- Official name: Georgia
Capital: Tbilisi
Main towns: Kutaisi, Rustavi, Batumi, Sokhumi, Gori
Population: 4.7 million
Population by Municipality: Tbilisi (1,136,000), Kutaisi (233,000), Rustavi (150,000), Batumi (130,000), Sokhumi (120,000), Gori (68,000)
Area: 69,700 km2
Religion: Orthodox Christian 83.9%, Muslim 9.9%, Armenian-Gregorian 3.9%, Catholic 0.8%, other 0.8%, none 0.7%
Languages: Georgian 71% (official), Russian 9%, Armenian 7%, Azeri 6%, other 7%, note: Abkhaz is the official language in Abkhazia
Currency: Lari (Bank note), Tetri (coins)
Government system: Republic
Time: GMT +4:00
Climate: In West Georgia the dominant subtropical climate features high humidity and heavy precipitation, while East Georgia has a more continental and drier climate. The alpine zone begins at about 2,100 metres; above 3,600 metres snow and ice are present year-round. The average summer temperatures range from 20C to 24C, average winter temperatures range from 20C to 40C.
International airports: Tbilisi International Airport, Batumi International Airport
Telephone code: +995 -
Format: Paperback
Pages: 226
Language: English
ISBN / ID: 9788493734596
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