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Georgia | Sak'art'velo |
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 Flag of Georgia Background: Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Independent for three years (1918-1921) following the Russian revolution, it was forcibly incorporated into the USSR until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. Russian troops remain garrisoned at four military bases and as peacekeepers in the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (but are scheduled to withdraw from two of the bases by July 2001). Ethnic separation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, poor governance, and Russian military bases deny the government effective control over the entirety of the state's internationally recognized territory. Despite a badly degraded transportation network - brought on by ethnic conflict, criminal activities, and fuel shortages - the country continues to move toward a market economy and greater integration with Western institutions. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey |
 Official Name: Sak'art'velo int'l name: Georgia former: Republic of Georgia former: Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. ISO Country Code: ge Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 03:38 Local Time = UTC +3h Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +4) Capital City: Tbilisi (pop 1 253 000) Other Cities: Batumi (Ajaria 137 100), Gori (70 000), Kutaisi (241 100), Rustavi (158 000), Sokhumi (Abkhazia) Government: Type: Republic. Independence: 9 April, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Georgia declared independence from the U.S.S.R. Constitution: 17 October, 1995. Geography: Location: Southwestern Asia, South Caucasus, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia. Area: 69.700 square kilometers. 20% of total territory is not under government control. Terrain: Mostly rugged and mountainous. Climate: Generally moderate; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast with cold winters in the mountains. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Georgian(s). Population: 4.4 million (2002 census preliminary results. Does not include Abkhazia or South Ossetia.) Ethnic groups: Georgian 70.1%, Armenian 8.1%, Russian 6.3%, Azeri 5.7%, Ossetian 3%, Abkhaz 1.8%, other 5%. (1989 est.) Religion: Main religion is Greek Orthodoxy (65%), other confessional groups include Shiite and Sunni Muslims (11%), Armenian Gregorians, Catholics, Baptists, Judaists. Language: Georgian (official), Abkhaz also official language in Abkhazia. Literacy: 99%. Natural resources: Forests, hydropower, nonferrous metals, manganese, iron ore, copper, citrus fruits, tea, wine. Agriculture products: Citrus, grapes, tea, hazelnuts, vegetables; livestock. Industries: Steel, aircraft, machine tools, electrical appliances, mining (manganese and copper), chemicals, wood products, wine. Exports partners: Russia 17.7%, Turkey 17.3%, Turkmenistan 12.2%, Armenia 8.6%, Switzerland 6.9%, Ukraine 6.3%, UK 5.9% (2003) Imports partners: Russia 14%, UK 12.9%, Turkey 9.9%, Azerbaijan 8.3%, USA 8%, Germany 7.3%, Ukraine 7%, France 4.9% (2003) Currency: Lari (GEL) put into circulation in 1995. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GeorgiaGovernment of GeorgiaOnline access to Georgia government. The Parliament of Georgia A Guide to the Parliament of Georgia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia is a governmental institution carrying out the state management and coordination of foreign relations of Georgia with foreign states and international organizations. Diplomatic Missions The Permanent Mission of Georgia to the United Nations Georgia's representation to the UN. Embassy of Georgia to the U.S. Washington D.C. Embassies and Consulates of Georgia Addresslist of Georgian Embassies and Consulates. Maps Map
of GeorgiaPolitical Map of Georgia. The map Georgia in PDF format (800KB)  Google
Earth GeorgiaZoomable satellite view of Georgia. Google
Earth TbilisiZoomable satellite view of Georgia's capital city. Caucasus and Central Asia Map Map of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. |
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NewsThe Georgian TimesA daily newspaper. Prime News Agency Independent news gathering organisation. Sarke Information Agency Daily News from Georgia. Internews Georgia Proviodes non-governmental stations with the technical and journalistic skills they needed to defeat self-censorship and initiates advocacy campaigns when stations were threatened with closure. |
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Arts & CultureArt.geGeorgian Art Portal. Georgian Culture Site about Georgian art, architecture, theatre and cinema. National Treasury of Georgia Historical treasures. League of Professionals Rare forms & trends of modern Georgian Art Old Tbilisi 2000 Photos of the unvarnished charm of old town - Tbilisi. Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre Fonts Georgian Fonts Fonts in Cyberspace - Georgia Links to free Goergian computerfonts. |
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Business & EconomyNational Bank of GeorgiaGeorgia's Central Bank. Georgian Stock Exchange GEPA - Georgian Export Promotion Agency Transportation Airlines Georgian National Airlines The airline is based in Tbilisi. Georgian Airways Georgia's national airline, based in Tbilisi. Airport Tbilisi International Airport Main international airport in Georgia located north east of the capital Tbilisi. |
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| Country Guides General Information about Georgia Country data, history, population, statistics, geography, and climate. About Georgia A guide to Georgia with Basic Data, History, Geography, and Traditions. Hotels NEW Hotels in Georgia Find a Hotel in Georgia. |
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EducationGeorgian Technical UniversityTbilisi Tbilisi State University The first University in the Caucasus, founded in 1918. |
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Environment & NatureCaucasus Environmental NGO Network - CENNCENN through its various projects acted as a voluntary effort to foster regional cooperation by means of improved communication among environmental organizations of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia (and partly Russia and Turkey). Georgian Center for the Conservation of Wildlife, GCCW Official website of the organization. NACRES The mission of the NGO is to safeguard the biodiversity of Georgia and the South Caucasus, through conservation activities at national and local levels. Sun and Earth Organization "Sun and Earth" is nongovernmental, nonpolitical, non commercial ecological union. |
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HistoryHistory of GeorgiaFrom Early Ancient Georgia until the period between 1946-1992. History of the Abkhazia Conflict Abkhazia Conflict Background information about the Caucasus region conflict. Information Concerning the Conflict in Abkhazia Georgian's parlament information about the conflict. The Republic of Abkhazia The separatist regions of Abkhazia. Georgians and Abkhazians - the Search for a Peace Settlement-Contents An analysis of the Georgian-Abkhaz war of 1992-93 and an assessment of the possibilities for a peace settlement. |
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SearchGeorgia NetA collection of Georgian resources on the net. Georgia Development Gateway Links to Georgia related web sites. GeREs - Georgian Resources Georgian Index. |
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