Georgia
History
Christianity became established as the state religion of ancient Iberia.
The unified Kingdom of Georgia emerged. became a major monarchical phase in Georgia's political history.
The Russian Empire annexed eastern Georgia, an important milestone in Georgia's political development.
Georgia declared independence as the Democratic Republic of Georgia.
Georgia restored independence from the Soviet Union. marked a key step in Georgia's path toward modern sovereignty.
Short facts
RegionSouth Caucasus
LanguageGeorgian
Time zoneGET (UTC+4)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Kazbegi Mountains: Gergeti Trinity Church perched at 2,170 m with views of Mount Kazbegi.
- Wine Cradle: The 8,000-year-old tradition of fermenting wine in clay qvevri pots.
- Tbilisi Old Town: Balconied wooden houses, sulphur baths and eclectic architecture in the capital.
Planning questions
What is Georgia known for?Kazbegi Mountains, Wine Cradle, Tbilisi Old Town.
What is the capital?Tbilisi.
Which language is useful?Georgian.
When is the national day?26 May.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Georgia Independence Day26 May 2026 ยท GeorgiaNo future Georgia-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Khachapuri
WineKnown for
Kazbegi Mountains170 mWine CradleThe 8Tbilisi Old Townsulphur baths
Alpine Skiing
National days