Georgia in a Nutshell

The Republic of Georgia is a little-known country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and east, Azerbaijan and Armenia to the south-east, Turkey to the south-west, and the Black Sea to the west. Influences from all of its neighbors can be felt, but it maintains its own distinct identity.

It is a mountainous country with some of Europe's highest mountain peaks. Despite its small size, Georgia offers a diverse range of landscapes and microclimates, from dry wine-growing valleys in the east to lush Black Sea resorts in the west. Georgia, known as Colchis in Greek mythology, was the location of the famous Golden Fleece sought by Jason and the Argonauts. Georgia's ancient history is not without foundation; modern archaeological evidence suggests that Georgia is the world's oldest wine-making country, with some wine samples dating back to 6,000 years BC. Georgia's cities and countryside are filled with medieval churches, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as a testament to this rich heritage.

Written on 10/25/2021 - 12:10 by Shawn Black

Last modified on 10/25/2021 - 12:13

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, also spelled Tiflis, is the capital city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Mtkvari River. The metropolitan area is 726 km2 (280 mi2) in size and has...

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Submitted 1 year 6 months ago by Aleksey.

in brief Georgians are similar to Klingons/orcs, while Armenians are similar to Romulans/dark elves. Because there are always exceptions in every group of people, any statement about the group may be false when applied to a specific individual; therefore, when talking about the group, I will imply...

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