Capital: Tbilisi
Territory: 69. 700 m2
Population: 4.5 million
Language: Georgian (and joint)
Currency: 1 GEL=100 TetriGeorgia is located on the crossroad of
Europe and Asia. From the North side there is Russia, South aˆ“ Turkey, East aˆ“
Armenia and Azerbaijan and West aˆ“ the Black Sea. It is distinguished with
various reliefs. There is relief plain and seashore line along with the mountain
landscape. There are many long and small rivers on the territory. The highest
top is Shkhara (5. 201m) and the lowest territory aˆ“ the Black Sea. Georgia is
characterized with the subtropical and continental climate. Average temperature
during the year: +25-30 Celsius in summer and aˆ“5 and +10 Celsius in winter.
Georgia appears to be the country of oldest civilization, where the oldest
traditions and cultural monuments are still kept. During the centuries, in spite
of the wars, it was political, economical and cultural monument of the central
Asia. Tbilisi is distinguished with variety of architectural monuments of many
centuries, where one can hear the oldest Georgian hymns. The oldest architecture
is jointed with the best samples of modern architecture: Opera House, State
Museum of Art, Rustaveli and Marjanishvili Theatres and so on.
Georgia is the wine motherland. History, culture and traditions of Georgian
people is described in Georgian wine. Georgian wine turns out to be the symbol
of hospitality and friendship. Saint Nino entered Georgia with the vine-cross
and this cross remains as a symbol of Georgian Christian faith.
There are a lot of natural sights in Georgia: lakes, gorges, waterfalls,
glaciers and caves, which attract the touristsaˆ™ attention. It is rich with
underground mineral waters, as it is world famous Borjomi, Sairme, Nunisi,
Nabeghlavi and so on.
Main part of the resorts is located in mountain and seashore regions, which
are distinguished with healthy climate and beautiful landscape. Summer middle
temperature and fresh air supports resting.
Seashore line is distinguished with comfortable beaches and damp subtropical
air. Mountain zone attracts oneaˆ™s attention with unequal flora, fauna and
medical waters. Winter promises the best skiing season here.
Welcome to GEORGIA!
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