Georgia is a country in Western Asia, Asia with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Georgia that most people don't know.
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.
Georgia is the birthplace of wine — evidence of winemaking dates back 8,000 years.
The Georgian script is one of only 14 unique writing systems ever invented.
Georgian polyphonic singing is a UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
Stalin was born in Gori, Georgia in 1878.
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.
Georgia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
Georgia has a population of approximately 3.7M.
The official language of Georgia is Georgian.
Georgia gained independence in 1991.
Georgia uses the Georgian Lari (GEL).