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Georgia

Asia · Western Asia

Capital
Tbilisi
Population
3.7M
Area
69,700 km²
Region
Western Asia
Languages
Georgian
Currency
lari (₾)

Location on the World Map

Georgia
Asia · Western Asia
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Neighbouring countries (4)

Famous Personality

Joseph Stalin

leader

He was the Soviet leader during World War II and one of the 20th century's most consequential figures.

Local Delicacy

Khachapuri

This popular Georgian dish is a bread filled with cheese and often topped with egg.

National Symbols

National animalCaucasian leopard
National birdCommon pheasant

Famous Landmark & Geography

Kazbek Mountain, a famous landmark of Georgia

Kazbek Mountain

This iconic peak in the Greater Caucasus is one of Georgia's most famous natural landmarks.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropGrapes

Grapes underpin Georgia's famous wine sector and are among its most important agricultural crops.

Most grown fruitGrapes

Georgia is globally associated with grapes through its ancient and extensive viticulture.

Major Cities

Tbilisi Batumi Kutaisi Rustavi Gori

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Mount Shkhara5,193 m
2Janga5,059 m
3Mount Kazbek5,033 m
4Mount Tetnuldi4,858 m

Major Airports

Tbilisi International Airport · Tbilisi
IATA TBSICAO UGTB
Kutaisi International Airport · Kutaisi
IATA KUTICAO UGKO
Batumi International Airport · Batumi
IATA BUSICAO UGSB

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Panduri

The panduri is one of Georgia's best-known folk instruments and commonly accompanies songs from eastern Georgia.

2
Doli

The doli is a traditional drum that provides the driving rhythms for Georgian dance and ensemble music.

3
Chonguri

The chonguri is a beloved western Georgian lute often used in folk singing and women's ensemble traditions.

4
Salamuri

The salamuri is a traditional flute associated with pastoral and folk melodies in Georgian music.

5
Chiboni

The chiboni is a Georgian bagpipe used in regional folk traditions, especially in mountain areas.

Major Rivers

Kura Rioni Enguri Alazani

Bordering Countries

ArmeniaAzerbaijanRussiaTürkiye