Country Details

About the size of the U.S. State of Missouri, Georgia declared sovereignty in 1990, then gaining independence from Russia in 1991. It's traditionally an agricultural country, quite famous for it's wines. Tourism is on the increase, especially along the Black Sea coastal areas.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Georgia

Capital City T'Bilisi

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Cold winters and hot summers in the east, with warm and pleasant Mediterranean-like conditions on Black Sea coast

Languages Georgian (official), Armenian, Russian

Latitude/Longitude 42° 00'N, 43° 30'E

Official Currency Lari

Religions Christian Orthodox, Muslim, others

Population 5,118,000

Land Area 69,700 sq km (26,911 sq miles)

Landforms Mostly mountainous with the Great Caucasus Mountains in the north (bordering Russia) and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south. Kolkhida Lowland fronts the Black Sea in the west.

Land Divisions 9 districts, 65 regions
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
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Georgia Outline Map here

Georgia Map, CIA version
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Suggested Links

Georgia web site here!

Georgia Information Page here!

State Department Travel Recommendations
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Weather in T'Bilisi here!

Time and Date in T'Bilisi
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