The Abkhaz language is a Northwest Caucasian language primarily spoken in Abkhazia, a region on the Black Sea coast. It is the official language of Abkhazia and is recognized for its complex phonetic system, which includes a large number of consonants and relatively few vowels. Abkhaz is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, which was adopted in the 20th century. The language has several dialects, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences in the region. It is an important part of the identity for the Abkhaz people and is taught in schools and used in media.