Country Guide • Georgia
Georgia is bordered by the Black Sea in the west, by Turkey and Armenia in the south, by Azerbaijan in the east, and Russia in the north.
| Official Name | Republic of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Area | 69,700km² (26,911mile²) |
| Population | 4,934,000 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population per mile² | 183 |
| Capital City | Tbilisi |
| Religions | Georgian Orthodox 65%, Islam 11%, Russian Orthodox 10%, Armenian Orthodox 8% |
| Language | The official language is Georgian, although Russian is also widely spoken |
| Government | Republic |
| Currency | Lari |
| GDP | $15.5 billion |
| GDP per Head | $3,100 |
| Natural Resources | Timber, manganese deposits, iron ore, copper, coal and oil deposits |
| Land Use | Arable Land 11% |
| Agriculture | Citrus fruits, grapes, tea, vegetables, potatoes and livestock |
| Industry | Steel, aircraft manufacture, machine tools, electrical appliances, mining (manganese), chemicals, wood products and wine |
| Tourism | The British and Foreign Commonwealth office say:- We do not advise against travel to Georgia, but there is some risk of terrorist attacks, especially on the border with Chechnya. You should not travel to this area |
| Natural Hazards | Earthquakes |
| Health Risks | Rabies, Tap Water - most is contaminated |
| Climate | Georgia has a transitional climate from sub tropical along the coastal regions to continental in eastern Georgia. Along the coast there are frostless winters and warm humid summers with humidity and precipitation decreasing in the mountains to the east. Along the coast average annual rainfall varies from 47 - 110 inches-24 to 31.5 inches in the mountainous regions. Average temperature ranges are from 3 to 6°C in January to 23 to 26°C in August |
| Time | GMT/UTC+4 hours |
| National Days | May 26 |
| Visas | All visitors to Georgia require a visa. We advise that if possible you obtain your visa prior to travel |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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