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GEORGIAGeorgia known officially from 1990 to 1995 as the Republic of Georgia, is a country in Eurasia to the east of the Black Sea, most of which is located in the South Caucasus, while a portion of the territory lies in the North Caucasus. It shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in the south. Georgia is a unitary liberal democratic nation-state with an ancient historical and cultural heritage. Georgian civilization stretches back for more than three thousand years of history with an exclusive literary and artistic heritage. Culturally, historically and politically Georgia is considered part of Europe, however the official geographic classification of the country varies according to different sources. Sometimes, Georgia is considered a transcontinental nation. LocationGeorgia is a land of snow-capped mountains, turbulent rivers, dense forests and fertile valleys, It is bounded west by Black Sea and south by Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. It occupies the whole western part of Transcaucasia. GeographyStrategically located east of the Black Sea; Georgia controls much of the Caucasus Mountains and the routes through them. CapitalTbilisi Population4,661,473 ClimateWarm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast. LanguageTGeorgian (official), Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani Monetary UnitLari Largest CitiesTbilisi, Kutaisa, Batumi, Sukhumi Principal riversKura, Rioni Places to VisitTbilisi, Kutaisa, Batumi, Sukhumi Air PortsTbilisi International Airport ISD codes & International time |
