Balda Canyon Natural Monument
Balda Canyon Natural Monument (Georgian: ბალდის კანიონი) is an Abasha gorge located in Samegrelo region of Western Georgia in Martvili Municipality near village Second Balda and Balda Monastery of St. Mary's Assumption, 295 meters above sea level.[1] Canyon created by limestone rocks in the southern part of the Ashkah massif by the Abasha River. Baldi Canyon is 1400 m long, 5-10 m wide and 25-30 m deep.[2]
| Balda Canyon Natural Monument | |
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| Baldi Canyon Natural Monument | |
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
 Balda canyon. | |
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| Location |  |
| Coordinates | 42°29′19.2″N 42°24′34.8″E |
| Area | 0.15 km2 (0.058 sq mi) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
| Website | Baldi Canyon Natural Monument |
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- Balda Canyon in Georgia Protected Planet 2014–2019
- (in Georgian) ბალდის კანიონის შესახებ GEORGIAN TRAVEL GUIDE
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