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 Gudauri, a popular ski resort on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. Image: Paata Liparteliani |
___ Georgia Location map of Georgia Destination Georgia, the south Caucasian country bordering the Black Sea in west. The country is located at the crossroads between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It shares borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkey. Georgia has a total area of 69,700 km², compared it is about the size of Ireland (Republic of), or slightly smaller than South Carolina, or slightly larger than West Virginia. Georgia has a population of 3.7 million inhabitants. Capital and largest city is Tbilisi. Spoken languages are Georgian (official), Russian, and Armenian. |
Georgia | Sak'art'velo |
Country Profile |
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) |
Official Name: Sak'art'velo int'l name: Georgia former: Republic of Georgia former: Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. ISO Country Code: ge Actual Time: Mon-Sept-16 18:37 Local Time = UTC +3h Daylight Saving Time (DST) March - October (UTC +4) Country Calling Code: +995 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 km² (26,911 sq. mi.). 20% of the total territory is not under Georgian 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: 3,7 million (2015. 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. Currency: Lari (GEL) put into circulation in 1995. Exports - commodities: vehicles, ferro-alloys, fertilizers, nuts, scrap metal, gold, copper ores Exports - partners: Azerbaijan 10.9%, Bulgaria 9.7%, Turkey 8.4%, Armenia 8.2%, Russia 7.4%, China 5.7%, US 4.7%, Uzbekistan 4.4% (2015) Imports - commodities: fuels, vehicles, machinery and parts, grain and other foods, pharmaceuticals Imports - partners: Turkey 17.2%, Russia 8.1%, China 7.6%, Azerbaijan 7%, Ireland 5.9%, Ukraine 5.9%, Germany 5.6% (2015) Georgia in FiguresGeorgia key statistical data. |
 The Presidential Palace in Tbilisi. Image: Levan Gokadze Political system Georgia is a unitary semi-presidential republic, with a government elected through a representative democracy. The political system remains in the process of transition, with frequent adjustments to the balance of power between the President and Parliament. 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 the 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. Maps Map
of GeorgiaPolitical Map of Georgia.  Google
Earth GeorgiaSearchable map and satellite view of Georgia. Google
Earth TbilisiSearchable map and satellite view of Georgia's capital city. Caucasus and Central Asia MapMap of Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Map of Western AsiaMap of Western Asia and the Middle East region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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NewsThe Georgian Times A daily newspaper. (in Georgian) Prime News Agency Independent news gathering organization. (in Georgian) Georgian Journal Georgia related news. Media.ge Media.ge is the first and so far the only Georgian resource covering only Georgian media issues. |
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Arts & CultureArt.ge Georgian Art Portal. Introducing Georgian culture to the world Article about art, theatre and dance of Adjara. Georgia Art League Forms and trends of modern Georgian Art. Georgia About Georgia About undertakes research and promotion of Georgian culture, cuisine, tourism and heritage. Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre Official website of the Opera theatre. Sukhishvili - Georgian National Ballet The Georgian National Ballet was the first professional state dance company in Georgia, founded in 1945. Fonts Georgian Fonts Fonts in Cyberspace - Georgia Links to free Georgian computer fonts. |
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Business & EconomyNational Bank of Georgia Georgia's Central Bank. Georgian Stock Exchange Georgian Stock Exchange (GSE) is the only functioning organized securities market in Georgia. Enterprise Georgia Enterprise Georgia is promoting entrepreneurial culture in the country. Transportation Airlines Georgian Airways Georgian Airways is the privately owned flag carrier of Georgia, based in Tbilisi, its main base is Tbilisi International Airport. Airport Tbilisi International Airport Main international airport in Georgia located north east of the capital Tbilisi. |
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 Batumi seaside. The port city is a Black Sea resort and the capital of the Georgian republic of Adjara. Image: Greg McMullen Country Guides Travel and Tour Consumer Information
GeorgiaOfficial Georgian tourism website. About Georgia A guide to Georgia with Basic Data, History, Geography, and Traditions. Tbilisi Historic District World Monuments Fund page about the Historic District of Tbilisi. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Georgia  Gelati MonasteryThe Monastery of Gelati was founded in 1106. It is one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries and a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia. Historical Monuments of MtskhetaThe historic churches of Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia. The Historical Monuments are an example of the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. Upper SvanetiThe Upper Svaneti region of the Caucasus is an exceptional example of mountain scenery with medieval-type villages and tower-houses. |
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EducationGeorgian Technical University The largest technical university of Georgia is located in Tbilisi. Tbilisi State University Tbilisi State University is a public research university, it was the first University in the Caucasus, founded in 1918. |
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Environment & NatureCaucasus Environmental NGO Network - CENN CENN 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). Greens Movement of Georgia/frinds of the Earth GMG/FoE-G is an organization aiming to protect the environment, human and ethno-cultural surroundings according to the principles of sustainable development. Biological Farming Association - ELKANA Elkana is a union of farmers aimed at the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the Georgian population and the environmental protection. Society for Nature Conservation - SABUKO SABUKO is a Society for Nature Conservation and Birdlife Partner in Georgia. |
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HistoryHistory of Georgia Wikipedia articles about the History of Georgia, from Prehistoric period until Modern history. History of the Abkhazia Conflict Abkhazia Conflict Background information about the Caucasus region conflict. The Republic of Abkhazia The separatist regions of Abkhazia. Abkhazia History Various articles about Abkhazia's history. |
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