Georgia
History
Christianity became established as the state religion of ancient Iberia.
Bagrat III united the Georgian kingdoms under one crown.
Russia annexed the eastern kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti.
Georgia declared independence as the Democratic Republic of Georgia.
Georgia restored independence from the Soviet Union.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.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.
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TbilisiPlanning 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.
Upcoming events
Georgia Independence Day26 May 2026 ยท GeorgiaUse Tbilisi as the first planning anchor for Georgia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Khachapuri
WineKnown for
Kazbegi Mountains170 mWine CradleThe 8Tbilisi Old Townsulphur baths
Alpine Skiing