The Caucasus crossroads where Europe meets Asia — Tbilisi's ancient churches and sulfur baths, Kazbegi's dramatic mountain church, the world's oldest wine-making tradition 8,000 years old, and extraordinary hospitality.
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Population
- 3,704,500
- Area
- 69,700 km²
- Languages
- Georgian
- Currency
- Georgian Lari (GEL)
- GDP
- $35,353M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Khachapuri, khinkali
Annual visitors
1,513,000 (2020)
Safety
Low (2.03/100k)
Avg temp
9.0°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
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Best time to visit
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal for Tbilisi and wine country. Summer is warm and festival-filled. Kazbegi mountains best June–October. Gudauri ski season December–March. Wine harvest tours in October are unmissable.
Visa
Citizens of 95 countries including US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia receive 365 days visa-free entry to Georgia — one of the world's most generous visa policies.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (4)
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Major cities
Tbilisi
A surprisingly charming Caucasus capital of sulfurous bathhouses, ancient churches, natural wine, and a bohemian old town.
Batumi
Georgia's Black Sea resort city with art nouveau architecture, a casino strip, botanical garden, and Adjara cuisine.
Kazbegi
Georgia's dramatic mountain town with the Gergeti Trinity Church perched at 2,170m, looking up at Mount Kazbegi.