Georgia is located in the southwest of the Asian Continent, with a population of 4,600,825, making it the 120th largest national
population. Its capital and largest city is T’bilisi with a total population of 1,485,293. The country encompasses 69,700 square
kilometers making it the 121st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey and the
Black Sea.
President Mikheil Saakashvili is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government for the power ministries, state security
(includes interior) and defense and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for a five year term and is
eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri is recognized as the Head of Government for all ministries not
administered by the president and achieves that status following legislative elections where the leader of the majority party or
coalition is typically appointed prime minister by the president. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 24th of August 1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Georgian, Russian, Armenian, Azeri, and other languages. It counts among its
major religions Orthodox Christian, Muslim, Armenian-Gregorgian, Catholic, other faiths and none. As sources of mass
communication it has 2 AM, 12 FM, 4 Short Wave and 12 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mt’a Shkhara, its highest point at 5,201 meters and the Black Sea, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its
principal waterway is the Black Sea, which measures 310 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are steel, aircraft, machine tools, electrical
appliance, mining, chemicals, wood products and wine. Its official currency is the Georgian Lari.
Here’s something you may not know about Georgia. The Colchis region of Georgia is believed to be the “Golden Fleece” which
Jason and the Argonauts were seeking in their mythic Greek voyage.
population. Its capital and largest city is T’bilisi with a total population of 1,485,293. The country encompasses 69,700 square
kilometers making it the 121st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey and the
Black Sea.
President Mikheil Saakashvili is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government for the power ministries, state security
(includes interior) and defense and achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for a five year term and is
eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri is recognized as the Head of Government for all ministries not
administered by the president and achieves that status following legislative elections where the leader of the majority party or
coalition is typically appointed prime minister by the president. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation
of their constitution on 24th of August 1995.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Georgian, Russian, Armenian, Azeri, and other languages. It counts among its
major religions Orthodox Christian, Muslim, Armenian-Gregorgian, Catholic, other faiths and none. As sources of mass
communication it has 2 AM, 12 FM, 4 Short Wave and 12 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mt’a Shkhara, its highest point at 5,201 meters and the Black Sea, its lowest point at 0 meters. Its
principal waterway is the Black Sea, which measures 310 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are steel, aircraft, machine tools, electrical
appliance, mining, chemicals, wood products and wine. Its official currency is the Georgian Lari.
Here’s something you may not know about Georgia. The Colchis region of Georgia is believed to be the “Golden Fleece” which
Jason and the Argonauts were seeking in their mythic Greek voyage.
| Batumi on the Black Sea near the Turkey border- Georgia's lowest point |
| Cave town in Uplistsikhe |
| Cathedral in T'bilisi |
| Mt'a Shkhara- Georgia's highest point |
| Painting in T'bilisi Art Market |
| South Ossetia- they are seeking independence from Georgia |
| T'bilisi- Georgia's capital and largest city |
| Tana River |
| Statue in T'bilisi |
Georgia is a big place. But one little section wants to become its own country, which is causing some
problems there in Georgia. Yet it is still beautiful and well known for two things: (1) It has the highest city in
Europe; and (2) Jason and the Argonauts went there. I want you to go there too and see it for yourself.
problems there in Georgia. Yet it is still beautiful and well known for two things: (1) It has the highest city in
Europe; and (2) Jason and the Argonauts went there. I want you to go there too and see it for yourself.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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| Ushguli- the highest village in Europe |
GEORGIA
Update 05/26/10
Update 05/26/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
less than 0.1%
2,700 (2007 est.)
less than 200
2,700 (2007 est.)
less than 200
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| Agstafa Bridge on the Georgia border with Armenia |
| Georgian dancer in a traditional "chokha" |
| Khinkali- a traditional Georgian dish of dumplings with mutton |
| Greater Caucasus Mountains on the Georgia/Russia border |
| Crumbling watchtower of the David-Gareja Monastery complex on the Georgia border with Azerbaijan |
| Pankisi Gorge in South Ossetia in the Greater Caucuses Mountains |
| Abenteuertrekking National Park- Georgia's northernmost point on the border with Russia |
| Storm over Gagra on Northern Georgia's Black Sea |
| Leselidze in the Autonomous Region of Abkhazia- Georgia's westernmost point on the border with Russia |
| Ninotsminda- Georgia's southernmost point on the border with Armenia |
| Poti on Georgia's Black Sea |
| Tskhinvali in the Autonomous Region of South Ossetia |
| Vale on Georgia's border with Turkey |
| Vashlovani Nature Reserve- Georgia's easternmost point on the border with Azerbaijan |
