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Georgia

Georgia belongs to Europe. The capital city is Tbilisi.

CapitalTbilisi
LanguageGeorgian
Currencylari
Population4M

Key Facts

RegionSouth Caucasus
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1991
Area69,700 km2
Population density57/km2
Time zoneGET (UTC+4)
Calling code+995
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.802
Safety index
62.0
Internet access
79%
Life expectancy
74.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Shkhara5,193 m
Mount Janga5,059 m
Mount Kazbegi5,047 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity88%
  • Islam11%
  • No religion1%
  • Other<1%

Why Visit

Kazbegi MountainsGergeti Trinity Church perched at 2,170 m with views of Mount Kazbegi.
Wine CradleThe 8,000-year-old tradition of fermenting wine in clay qvevri pots.
Tbilisi Old TownBalconied wooden houses, sulphur baths and eclectic architecture in the capital.
Vardzia Cave CityA twelfth-century cave monastery carved into a volcanic cliff in southern Georgia.
Black Sea CoastBatumi's palm-lined seafront and botanical gardens on the sub-tropical coast.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Tbilisi
1.1M
Kutaisi
147k
Rustavi
123k

Climate Overview

2CJan avg.
24CJul avg.
1,000 mmYearly rainfall
Subtropical / ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencylari
Official languageGeorgian
National day26 May
Electricity230V, Type C/F