Georgia

Country Georgia
Capital Tbilisi (official) & Kutaisi (legislative)
Continent Asia
Currency Lari(GEL)
Languages Georgian, Russian, Armenian & Azerbaijani

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The region of present day Georgia contained the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Kartli-Iberia. The area came under Roman influence in the first centuries A.D. and Christianity became the state religion in the 330s. Domination by Persians, Arabs, and Turks was followed by a Georgian golden age (11th-13th centuries) that was cut short by the Mongol invasion of 1236. Subsequently, the Ottoman and Persian empires competed for influence in the region. Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Independent for three years (1918-1921) following the Russian revolution, it was forcibly incorporated into the USSR until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. An attempt by the incumbent Georgian government to manipulate national legislative elections in November 2003 touched off widespread protests that led to the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, president since 1995. New elections in early 2004 swept Mikheil SAAKASHVILI into power along with his National Movement party. Progress on market reforms and democratization has been made in the years since independence, but this progress has been complicated by Russian assistance and support to the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. After a series of Russian and separatist provocations in summer 2008, Georgian military action in South Ossetia in early August led to a Russian military response that not only occupied the breakaway areas, but large portions of Georgia proper as well. Russian troops pulled back from most occupied Georgian territory, but in late August 2008 Russia unilaterally recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. This action was strongly condemned by most of the world's nations and international organizations.

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Akhanda 2: Balakrishna to fly to Georgia soon - 123telugu.comAkhanda 2: Balakrishna to fly to Georgia soon  123telugu.com

Horoscope for Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Chicago Sun-TimesHoroscope for Saturday, April 26, 2025  Chicago Sun-Times

'Akhanda 2' heads to Georgia: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s team to shoot key sequences in scenic locations - Times of India'Akhanda 2' heads to Georgia: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s team to shoot key sequences in scenic locations  Times of India

“I don’t exist as a director in Georgia”: Dea Kulumbegashvili on her haunting abortion drama April - BFI“I don’t exist as a director in Georgia”: Dea Kulumbegashvili on her haunting abortion drama April  BFI

Georgia Andriani Turns Heads In A Jaw-Dropping Glam Look - FilmibeatGeorgia Andriani Turns Heads In A Jaw-Dropping Glam Look  Filmibeat

U.S.-born American citizen under ICE hold in Florida after driving from Georgia - NBC NewsU.S.-born American citizen under ICE hold in Florida after driving from Georgia  NBC News

Judge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked - CNNJudge issues temporary restraining order against deportation of more than 100 international students whose visas were revoked  CNN

Women's Six Nations: Ireland payback on Wales star Georgia's mind - BBCWomen's Six Nations: Ireland payback on Wales star Georgia's mind  BBC

Protesters tased, arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia town hall - ABC NewsProtesters tased, arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia town hall  ABC News

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election - AP NewsGeorgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff vows defiance to Trump ahead of 2026 election  AP News

Georgia introduces Bill to recognise Hinduphobia, a first for US - India TodayGeorgia introduces Bill to recognise Hinduphobia, a first for US  India Today

Passing The Baton To Georgia - European Judo UnionPassing The Baton To Georgia  European Judo Union

Georgia becomes first US State to introduce bill against Hinduphobia - The Financial ExpressGeorgia becomes first US State to introduce bill against Hinduphobia  The Financial Express

Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Tandavam' unit to head to Georgia for next schedule - Sakshi PostNandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Tandavam' unit to head to Georgia for next schedule  Sakshi Post

How far can we go on the old hippy trail? Overland from Leeds to Georgia | Georgia holidays - The GuardianHow far can we go on the old hippy trail? Overland from Leeds to Georgia | Georgia holidays  The Guardian

Georgia - Independent, Caucasus, Black Sea - BritannicaGeorgia - Independent, Caucasus, Black Sea  Britannica

Two Georgia universities considered among the 'New Ivies' by Forbes. See the list - Savannah Morning NewsTwo Georgia universities considered among the 'New Ivies' by Forbes. See the list  Savannah Morning News

Georgia country profile - BBCGeorgia country profile  BBC

Azerbaijani delegation meets local community in Georgia’s Qabal village - AzerNewsAzerbaijani delegation meets local community in Georgia’s Qabal village  AzerNews

Engineering A Robot That Can Jump 10 Feet High – Without Legs - Georgia Institute of TechnologyEngineering A Robot That Can Jump 10 Feet High – Without Legs  Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Hassarati Wants Ex Harry Jowsey to 'Suffer' on 'Battle Camp' (Exclusive) - People.comGeorgia Hassarati Wants Ex Harry Jowsey to 'Suffer' on 'Battle Camp' (Exclusive)  People.com

Horoscope for Saturday, 4/26/25 by Georgia Nicols - CT InsiderHoroscope for Saturday, 4/26/25 by Georgia Nicols  CT Insider

AI for agriculture: Georgia students and farmers use robots on the farm - wrdw.comAI for agriculture: Georgia students and farmers use robots on the farm  wrdw.com

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country - The New York TimesHer Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country  The New York Times

2025 NFL Draft: Position First Name Last Name, School Round 4, Pick 110, Photo Gallery - New York Jets2025 NFL Draft: Position First Name Last Name, School Round 4, Pick 110, Photo Gallery  New York Jets

Jets pick Georgia WR Arian Smith in NFL Draft fourth round: Highlights, stats - Online AthensJets pick Georgia WR Arian Smith in NFL Draft fourth round: Highlights, stats  Online Athens

Heart of West Georgia recognizes George Bailey at annual golf tournament - | LaGrange Daily NewsHeart of West Georgia recognizes George Bailey at annual golf tournament  | LaGrange Daily News

The fight for Georgia is still a fight for Europe - ceps.euThe fight for Georgia is still a fight for Europe  ceps.eu

India and Georgia explore stronger bilateral ties at Raisina Dialogue 2025 - DD NewsIndia and Georgia explore stronger bilateral ties at Raisina Dialogue 2025  DD News

Jets Select Georgia WR Arian Smith with No. 110 Pick in 2025 NFL Draft - New York JetsJets Select Georgia WR Arian Smith with No. 110 Pick in 2025 NFL Draft  New York Jets

Georgia produces more blueberries than peaches. Here's where GA ranks in the country - The Augusta ChronicleGeorgia produces more blueberries than peaches. Here's where GA ranks in the country  The Augusta Chronicle

Patriots pick Georgia C Jared Wilson in NFL Draft third round: Highlights, stats - Online AthensPatriots pick Georgia C Jared Wilson in NFL Draft third round: Highlights, stats  Online Athens

Jalon Walker 'excited' to be first Georgia player ever drafted by Falcons in Round 1 - Atlanta FalconsJalon Walker 'excited' to be first Georgia player ever drafted by Falcons in Round 1  Atlanta Falcons

Georgia best available players in 2025 NFL draft: Top prospects for Day 3 - Online AthensGeorgia best available players in 2025 NFL draft: Top prospects for Day 3  Online Athens

Offensive onslaught powers Cavaliers past No. 24 Georgia Tech in series opener - The Cavalier DailyOffensive onslaught powers Cavaliers past No. 24 Georgia Tech in series opener  The Cavalier Daily

Georgia pastor who led 40-day ‘fast’ against Target over dropping its DEI commitment now calls to expand it into a ‘full’ boycott - FortuneGeorgia pastor who led 40-day ‘fast’ against Target over dropping its DEI commitment now calls to expand it into a ‘full’ boycott  Fortune

Does Georgia still celebrate Confederate Memorial Day? These states will on Monday - Savannah Morning NewsDoes Georgia still celebrate Confederate Memorial Day? These states will on Monday  Savannah Morning News

Georgia university receives $500,000 grant to preserve Gullah Geechee heritage - The GuardianGeorgia university receives $500,000 grant to preserve Gullah Geechee heritage  The Guardian

Georgia football at the 2025 NFL Draft: Day 3 - The Red & BlackGeorgia football at the 2025 NFL Draft: Day 3  The Red & Black

Georgia O’Keeffe - BritannicaGeorgia O’Keeffe  Britannica

LIVE Updates: Georgia vs Oklahoma Game Three - Sports IllustratedLIVE Updates: Georgia vs Oklahoma Game Three  Sports Illustrated

Publix has opened two new Georgia locations. See where the grocery stores are located - The Augusta ChroniclePublix has opened two new Georgia locations. See where the grocery stores are located  The Augusta Chronicle

Expanding India-Georgia ties important for us: Georgian foreign minister - Business StandardExpanding India-Georgia ties important for us: Georgian foreign minister  Business Standard

World Bank reveals forecasts for Georgia’s GDP growth in 2025-26 - Trend News AgencyWorld Bank reveals forecasts for Georgia’s GDP growth in 2025-26  Trend News Agency

Increasing tariffs could threaten Georgia’s poultry industry, officials warn - Atlanta News FirstIncreasing tariffs could threaten Georgia’s poultry industry, officials warn  Atlanta News First

Georgia travel - Lonely PlanetGeorgia travel  Lonely Planet

Georgia - IFADGeorgia  IFAD

Unemployment claims in Georgia declined last week - Savannah Morning NewsUnemployment claims in Georgia declined last week  Savannah Morning News

Why Georgia football's Tate Ratledge already had a lion tattoo before Detroit drafted him - Online AthensWhy Georgia football's Tate Ratledge already had a lion tattoo before Detroit drafted him  Online Athens

Jockeying for races for Georgia governor, US Senate races heats up - Georgia RecorderJockeying for races for Georgia governor, US Senate races heats up  Georgia Recorder

In search of mass at DL, Packers could target Georgia Tech's Zeek Biggers on Day 3 - Packers WireIn search of mass at DL, Packers could target Georgia Tech's Zeek Biggers on Day 3  Packers Wire

Jets Select Georgia WR Arian Smith with the 110th Overall Selection in the 2025 NFL Draft - New York JetsJets Select Georgia WR Arian Smith with the 110th Overall Selection in the 2025 NFL Draft  New York Jets

Georgia - EBRDGeorgia  EBRD

Panthers pick Georgia RB Trevor Etienne in NFL Draft fourth round: Highlights, stats - Online AthensPanthers pick Georgia RB Trevor Etienne in NFL Draft fourth round: Highlights, stats  Online Athens

11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine11 Indian Workers’ Deaths in Georgia Highlight Lack of Safeguards for Migrant Rights  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Georgia pastor urges nationwide Target boycott, demands company returns to DEI policies - WTVCGeorgia pastor urges nationwide Target boycott, demands company returns to DEI policies  WTVC

Georgia Pastor calls for full boycott of Target stores over DEI changes - Premier Christian NewsGeorgia Pastor calls for full boycott of Target stores over DEI changes  Premier Christian News

Carolina Panthers select ex-Georgia Bulldog Trevor Etienne in NFL draft - AJC.comCarolina Panthers select ex-Georgia Bulldog Trevor Etienne in NFL draft  AJC.com

New York Jets select ex-Georgia Bulldog Arian Smith in NFL draft - AJC.comNew York Jets select ex-Georgia Bulldog Arian Smith in NFL draft  AJC.com

Two-President Problem: Recognition of Head of State of Georgia after 29 December - EJIL: Talk!Two-President Problem: Recognition of Head of State of Georgia after 29 December  EJIL: Talk!

Small earthquake registered in Northwest Georgia - WVTMSmall earthquake registered in Northwest Georgia  WVTM

Georgia certified malaria-free by WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)Georgia certified malaria-free by WHO  World Health Organization (WHO)

Georgia: Mariam To Be Joined By Dancers On Stage? - EurovoixGeorgia: Mariam To Be Joined By Dancers On Stage?  Eurovoix

Georgia school investigating after segregation-era signs used in history lesson - ABC NewsGeorgia school investigating after segregation-era signs used in history lesson  ABC News

6 Georgia Big Lots stores will reopen May 1. See the GA locations getting a 2nd shot - The Augusta Chronicle6 Georgia Big Lots stores will reopen May 1. See the GA locations getting a 2nd shot  The Augusta Chronicle

Deteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025. - GOV.UKDeteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025.  GOV.UK

Georgia - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodGeorgia  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Three Georgia lineman taken in round two of NFL draft - Albany HeraldThree Georgia lineman taken in round two of NFL draft  Albany Herald

Lions trade up in 2nd round, pick Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge - WXYZ Channel 7Lions trade up in 2nd round, pick Georgia offensive guard Tate Ratledge  WXYZ Channel 7

Georgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026 - AP NewsGeorgia Democrat Jason Esteves says he’s running for governor in 2026  AP News

Parliament calls for new elections in Georgia - European ParliamentParliament calls for new elections in Georgia  European Parliament

South Georgia Autism Foundation hosts inclusive picnic for families in need of support - WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee NewsSouth Georgia Autism Foundation hosts inclusive picnic for families in need of support  WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News

UL baseball vs Georgia Southern: Live score updates from SBC weekend series - The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, LouisianaUL baseball vs Georgia Southern: Live score updates from SBC weekend series  The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana

Georgia man accused of creating lewd AI images of minors indicted, denied bond - AJC.comGeorgia man accused of creating lewd AI images of minors indicted, denied bond  AJC.com

Ex-Arizona State, Georgia QB Jaden Rashada to transfer to Sacramento State - The New York TimesEx-Arizona State, Georgia QB Jaden Rashada to transfer to Sacramento State  The New York Times

Georgia: Who is Mariam Shengelia? - EurovoixGeorgia: Who is Mariam Shengelia?  Eurovoix

What's Fueling Protests In Georgia, Hungary, Romania, And Serbia? - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyWhat's Fueling Protests In Georgia, Hungary, Romania, And Serbia?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Georgia’s Fight for Freedom is Part of Europe's Resistance Against Russian Imperialism - EPP Group in the European ParliamentGeorgia’s Fight for Freedom is Part of Europe's Resistance Against Russian Imperialism  EPP Group in the European Parliament

Meeting the ‘spirit wrestlers’ on a journey across Georgia’s southern highlands - Financial TimesMeeting the ‘spirit wrestlers’ on a journey across Georgia’s southern highlands  Financial Times

Secretary General concludes visit to Georgia - The Council of EuropeSecretary General concludes visit to Georgia  The Council of Europe

Jared Wilson third Georgia OL taken in 2025 NFL Draft, lands with New England Patriots - 95.5 WSBJared Wilson third Georgia OL taken in 2025 NFL Draft, lands with New England Patriots  95.5 WSB

NRA holds annual convention in Georgia; Trump missing from lineup - wrdw.comNRA holds annual convention in Georgia; Trump missing from lineup  wrdw.com

Georgia Bulldogs 2025 NFL draft tracker - UGA WireGeorgia Bulldogs 2025 NFL draft tracker  UGA Wire

New England Patriots select ex-Georgia Bulldog Jared Wilson in NFL draft - AJC.comNew England Patriots select ex-Georgia Bulldog Jared Wilson in NFL draft  AJC.com

Oklahoma vs. Georgia (Apr 26, 2025) Live Score - ESPNOklahoma vs. Georgia (Apr 26, 2025) Live Score  ESPN

What is happening to international student visas in Georgia? - WABEWhat is happening to international student visas in Georgia?  WABE

Why are thousands of Georgians protesting day after day? - DWWhy are thousands of Georgians protesting day after day?  DW

Five Home Runs Coast Troy Over Georgia State - Troy University AthleticsFive Home Runs Coast Troy Over Georgia State  Troy University Athletics

A Georgia woman is convicted of murdering her husband. Why did she try to incriminate her son? - CBS NewsA Georgia woman is convicted of murdering her husband. Why did she try to incriminate her son?  CBS News

Georgia Tech comes up short against Virginia - Albany HeraldGeorgia Tech comes up short against Virginia  Albany Herald

Georgia election: PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally - BBCGeorgia election: PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally  BBC

High School baseball state playoffs continue on across Southeast Georgia - WJCLHigh School baseball state playoffs continue on across Southeast Georgia  WJCL

Cincinnati Bengals select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dylan Fairchild in NFL draft - AJC.comCincinnati Bengals select ex-Georgia Bulldog Dylan Fairchild in NFL draft  AJC.com

Survey of Georgia clinicians finds state’s near-total abortion ban causing confusion, delaying care - Atlanta News FirstSurvey of Georgia clinicians finds state’s near-total abortion ban causing confusion, delaying care  Atlanta News First

Minnesota's man’s traffic stop in Georgia raises questions about tribal license plate recognition - 13WMAZMinnesota's man’s traffic stop in Georgia raises questions about tribal license plate recognition  13WMAZ

Secretary General Alain Berset concludes his visit to Georgia - The Council of EuropeSecretary General Alain Berset concludes his visit to Georgia  The Council of Europe

Top-15 Matchup on Deck for Sooners at Georgia - University of Oklahoma - soonersports.comTop-15 Matchup on Deck for Sooners at Georgia - University of Oklahoma  soonersports.com

How Georgia's Jared Wilson Fits With New England Patriots - Sports IllustratedHow Georgia's Jared Wilson Fits With New England Patriots  Sports Illustrated

Georgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values - European ParliamentGeorgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values  European Parliament

Planned closure of federal center in Georgia triggers worries about ability to monitor water quality - Georgia RecorderPlanned closure of federal center in Georgia triggers worries about ability to monitor water quality  Georgia Recorder