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2. Georgia welcomes You
Georgia – ancient land between two seas, on the gateway of
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Europe to Asia, country full of traditions and gifted with beautiful
landscapes.
 Part of ancient myths, home of first Europeans and cradle of wine
with 7000 years of wine making history and more than 500 grape
varieties.
 Delicious food, polyphonic singing, folk dancing and unforgettable
sense of being in the middle of Silk Road and in the center of two
great worlds.
 Georgia managed to synthesize both: culture and modernity of
Europe and mystic and luxury of ancient Asia.

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Map of Georgia

4. Georgia – General Information
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 Located between Europe & Asia, between the Black and Caspian
Seas, on the Caucasus mountain chain
 Border countries: Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia
 69,700 square km, 315 km of coastline
 Population (January 2010): 4.4 million
 Capital city (January 2010): Tbilisi with 1.2 million citizens
 2 autonomous republics: Abkhazia, Adjara

5. Georgia – General Information
Religion: Orthodox Christian 83.9%
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 Ethnic Groups: Georgian 83.8%, Azeri 6.5%, Armenian 5.7%,
Russian 1.5%, other 2.5%
 GDP 2009: 11,9 billion USD /GDP Growth rate : -3.9%
 Economic recovery is gaining strength, with real GDP growth of 6.6 percent
in the first half of 2010.
 Monetary unit: Georgian Lari (GEL)
 1 GEL = 100 TETRI
 1 EUR = 2.45 GEL (22.01.11 by NBG)
 Time zone: GMT +4

6. Geography
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Approximately 2/3 of the country is covered by mountains, The
northern part of Georgia is formed by the Caucasus mountain range,
with the highest peak of Shkhara (5.068 m.), followed by Kazbegi
(Mkinvartsveri – 5.047 m.) and Ushba (4.710 m.).
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At present the total area of Protected Areas is about 7 % of the
country’s territory.

7. Climate
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A comparatively small territory of the country demonstrates almost a
complete variety of the climate zones of the planet – from eternal
snows and glaciers and high mountain zones of the Caucasus Major - to
the humid subtropical climate of the Black Sea coast, and from the
climate of tropics – to that of the semi-deserts.
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The average temperature in January is about + 3 C in
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western Georgia and - 2 C in the eastern part; correspondingly, the
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temperature varies in August within the limits of 23 – 26 C.

8. Regions of Georgia
Georgia is divided into two autonomous republics and nine regions.
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 The nine regions are Kvemo Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Inner Kartli,
Racha - Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo - Zemo
Svaneti, Samtskhe - Javakheti, Guria, Imereti, and Kakheti.

9. Tbilisi - capital of Georgia
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 Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia since the V century AD
 The name Tbilisi comes from the word “Tbili” that means “warm”
 Located on the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Oriental and European
architectural styles can be observed in Tbilisi
 Today Tbilisi is dynamic city, with well preserved old district, called
“Old Tbilisi”, famous Sulfur Bathes, recreational areas, museums,
restaurants, cafes, clubs and nightlife

10. Region of Mtskheta Mtianeti
Stretching from the glorious ancient capital Mtskheta in the south to
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the soaring peaks of the Greater Caucasus in the north, the
Mtskheta-Mtianeti region is Georgia as it should be. The legendary
Georgian Military Highway, one of the world’s most beautiful roads,
winds its way up this region, through steep wooded valleys, up
ravines and finally over the 2300 meter Cross Pass and down again.
 Places to visit – Old capital of Georgia Mtskheta, fortress of
mediavel ages Ananuri, Village Stefntsminda and Gergeti Trinity
church, mount Kazbek5047m, ski resort Gudauri etc

11. Mtskheta – old capital of Georgia
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 Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities of the country of Georgia, is located
approximately 20 kilometers north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the
Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
 Mtskheta was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd
century BC – 5th century AD.
 Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century, see photo) and Jvari Monastery (6th
century) in Mtskheta are amongst the most significant monuments of Georgia.
 Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the "Historical
Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

12. Region of Inner Kartli
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Inner Kartli is Georgia’s heartland in many ways. The region is filled
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with hidden valleys and secret cultural treasures. Spreading out both
sides of the Mtkvari valley, Inner Kartli takes in the foothills of the
Greater Caucasus, covered in fruit orchards, as well as the forested
Trialeti Range.
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The region’s capital is Gori, famous as the birthplace of soviet tyrant
Joseph Stalin, or as he was known here, Soso Jugashvili.
 Places to visit –Town Gori (Stalin’s housemuseum); Uplistsikhe cave
town

13. Region of kakheti
Kakheti is the main wine producing province of Georgia. Many
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villages and small towns huddle along the beautiful Alazani valley.
Kakheti has a rich history and hundreds of historical and
architectural monuments. Kakheti is also rich in wine factories.
 Places to visit – Vashlovani National Park in the South, monasteries
of David Gareja, set in an unforgettable semi-desert landscape. In
the north of the region lies the Great Caucasus range, and the
hidden world of Tusheti - an almost medieval landscape of castles,
watchtowers and shrines. Small town Signaghi, etc.

14. Signaghi - Town of Love
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 Picturesque town with the environment of XIX century, surrounded with
4,5 km fortress wall.
 Here one can enjoy degustation of Georgian wine, enjoy panoramic
view on the valley Alazani (about 60% of grapes grow here) and, if
you are lucky, you will see Georgian wedding: Signangi is the only
place in Georgia where couple can get married any time of the day
and year. This is why Signagi is called: The town of Love

15. Autonomous Republic of Adjara
Adjara is located on the south-eastern coast of the Black Sea and
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extends into the wooded foothills and mountains of the Lesser
Caucasus.
 Boasting ancient monuments, world famous botanical gardens and
the best nightlife on the Black Sea, Adjara has something for
everybody.
 Places to visit – The subtropical Adjaran Mountains; Orange,
tangerine and lemon groves, beautiful orchards, forests, mountain
streams and waterfalls; botanical garden, fortress Gonio

16. Sea Resort – Batumi
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 Batumi is the city which easily makes visitors fall in love with it.
 This small, white city possesses a certain unique charm. The part of the
city called “Old Batumi” is nearly 150 years old. Here you can see a
coffee-device workshops. Coffee ritual generally takes an important
place in Batumi lifestyle. There are a lot of open cafes here where city
dwellers gather according to the ages and interest and have aromatic
hot black coffee prepared on the heated sand.

17. Region of Imereti
A western Georgian region, where the witty and optimistic people,
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the Imeretians, live. The principle and oldest city of Imereti is Kutaisi.
 Places to visit – Kutaisi, Imereti’s main town, is Georgia’s second city
after Tbilisi. Old Kutaisi is a very attractive place to stroll around.
The magnificent churches of Bagratis and Gelati - both UNESCO
world heritages sites;

18. Region of Samegrelo -Svaneti
Svaneti is the highest inhabited area in Europe. Four of the 10
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highest peaks of the Caucasus are located in the region. The highest
mountain in Georgia, Mount Shkhara at 5,201 meters (17,059 feet),
is located in the province.

19. Region of Guria and Racha
340 km from Tbilisi Guria is a province in western Georgia. the
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etymology of the name of Guria, some say that the root of the word
refers to restlessness and the word should mean “the land of the
restless”
 A historic province in Georgia, in the mountainous northwestern part
of the country. It is bordered by the mountain-range of Greater
Caucasus to the north and east

20. Heritage
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 Fortresses and churches dating from VI century
 Gergety Trinity church 2 400 m above sea level, the highest height for
church in Europe
 Village Mestia: part of UNESCO world heritage
 3 Cave Towns dating from II-I century BC to XII century AD

21. Ski Resorts
Gudauri
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 Location: 2000 m above sea level, 110 km from Tbilisi
 Target: Armature skiers, professionals
 Accommodation: One 4* hotel and 8 small sized hotels
 Bakuriani
 Location: 1700 m above sea level, 175 km from Tbilisi
 Target: Families
 Accommodation: Number of good hotels
 Season lasts from December to April

22. Tourism in Georgia
Georgia s Tourism sector is a robust and rapidly growing industry. In 2009,
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more than 1.5 million people visited Georgia, representing an increase of
16% compared to 2008. 64.3% of these visitors live in CIS countries.
Tourism export earnings more than doubled from USD 126 million in 2003
to USD 312 million in 2006, representing is almost 10% of total exports.
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23. Travel Information
How to get to Georgia
Geographically well situated in the Southern Caucasus, Georgia can
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be reached easily from most major European, Central Asian and
Middle Eastern cities.
 Direct flights are available from: Amsterdam; Athens; Baku; Dubai;
Frankfurt; Istanbul; Kharkov; Kiev; London; Minsk; Moscow; Munich; Paris;
Prague; Riga; Tehran; Tel Aviv; Vienna; Warsaw; Yerevan;
 International airline companies, present in Georgia are: Lufthansa, BMI;
Turkish Airlines, Czech Airlines, Baltic Airlines, Aerosvit, Ukrainian
International Airlines, Georgian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Azerbaijan
Airlines, Armavia; Siberia airlines
 Sea ports of Batumi and Poti
 International railway connects Baku, Azerbaijan and Erevan,
Armenia to Tbilisi, Georgia

24. Travel Information – Visa to Georgia
Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter and
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stay in Georgia for 360 days
 Citizens of Russia can get Georgian visa at the airport / land borders, price is 30$
European Union - All Kingdom of Bahrain Saudi Arabia
Antigua and Barbuda Lichtenstein Seychelles
Argentina Malaysia Singapore
Australia Mauritius South Africa
Barbados Mexico South Korea
Belize Monaco State of Kuwait
Botswana New Zealand State of Qatar
Brazil Norway Switzerland
Brunei Oman Thailand
Canada Monaco The Bahamas
Chile Panama The Holy See
Costa Rica Principality of Andorra Trinidad and Tobago
Croatia Republic of Iceland United Arab Emirates
Israel Saint Kitts and Nevis United States of America
Japan San-Marino CIS countries except Russia

25. Cuisine & Wine
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 Georgia is said to be the birthplace of wine, and the word "wine" has
been traced to Georgian word g'vino, which has been in use for far
longer than most modern languages have existed.
 Here you can taste variety of delicious wines and doubtfully find the
one you like the most…
 And if you ask Georgian, which is the best wine in the world, he will
reply: “the wine I make in my cellar”
 Georgia is famous not only for wine, but also for delicious food and
tradition of feast and toastmaster.

26. Restaurants
Traditional Georgian restaurants, with old Georgian environment
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and performance
 Variety of Georgian cuisine
 Variety of Georgian Wine
 Georgian polyphonic songs
 Georgian traditional dances

27. Accommodation in Tbilisi
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TBILISI MARRIOTT RADDISSON IVERIA SHERATON METECHI PALACE
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOLIDAY INN AMBASADORI

28. Accommodation outside Tbilisi
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SHERATON BATUMI HOTEL GUDAURI GEORGIAN PALACE
VILLA IN KACHRETI VILLA IN LOPOTA TETNULDI

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 Hope to see you soon in Georgia!
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