History
Further information: History of Abkhazia and History of South OssetiaSouth Ossetia declared independence from Georgia during the 1991–1992 South Ossetia War on 29 May 1992, with its Constitution referring to the "Republic of South Ossetia".
Abkhazia declared its independence after its war with Georgia in 1992–1993. Its Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1994.
Read more about this topic: International Recognition Of Abkhazia And South Ossetia
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