Georgia
Georgia is a country in Western Asia, Asia. Its capital is Tbilisi, with a population of approximately 3.7M and a total area of 69,700 kmยฒ. The official language is Georgian and the currency is the Georgian Lari (GEL).
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Georgia covers an area of 69,700 kmยฒ with a population density of 53/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $27.9B ($7,541 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It has a coastline of 310 km.
Georgia is the birthplace of wine, evidence of winemaking here dates back 8,000 years. The country uses a unique script that is one of only 14 distinct writing systems ever invented, and its polyphonic singing tradition is UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
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A 12th-century city carved into a mountainside, 3,000 rooms, a church and a wine cellar
Winding streets, wooden balconies, Orthodox churches and Persian-era bathhouses
A 14th-century church perched at 2,170m beneath Mount Kazbek, Georgia's most iconic image
UNESCO medieval tower village in the high Caucasus, a mountain kingdom frozen in time
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What is the capital of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
What continent is Georgia in?
Georgia is located in Asia, in the Western Asia region.
What currency does Georgia use?
Georgia uses the Georgian Lari (GEL). The international calling code is +995.
What is the GDP of Georgia?
Georgia has a GDP of $27.9B, with a GDP per capita of $7,541.
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