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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Georgia - Wikipedia
Georgia - CIA World Fact Book
Georgia - BBC
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Handcuffed, Humiliated, Deported: The Silent Ordeal of Indians in Georgia - TheWireHandcuffed, Humiliated, Deported: The Silent Ordeal of Indians in Georgia  TheWire

Georgia detainee with prosthetic legs who objected to flooded cell sent to solitary - theguardian.comGeorgia detainee with prosthetic legs who objected to flooded cell sent to solitary  theguardian.com

Bristol Bears sign Georgia back row Ivanishvili - BBCBristol Bears sign Georgia back row Ivanishvili  BBC

Detained for being Indian? Government silent over racial profiling in Georgia - WIONDetained for being Indian? Government silent over racial profiling in Georgia  WION

10 Things To Know Before Visiting Georgia - Outlook India10 Things To Know Before Visiting Georgia  Outlook India

Horoscope for Friday, 8/1/25 by Georgia Nicols - CT InsiderHoroscope for Friday, 8/1/25 by Georgia Nicols  CT Insider

‘Unbearable’: Ukrainians deported by Russia, stranded at Georgia border - Al Jazeera‘Unbearable’: Ukrainians deported by Russia, stranded at Georgia border  Al Jazeera

As democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening - CNNAs democracy in Georgia collapses, Russia, China and Iran see an opening  CNN

Georgia’s Warning for Ukraine - Foreign AffairsGeorgia’s Warning for Ukraine  Foreign Affairs

Do 'work requirements' in Medicaid work? Georgia’s been trying it for two years : Shots - Health News - NPRDo 'work requirements' in Medicaid work? Georgia’s been trying it for two years : Shots - Health News  NPR

Horoscope for Saturday, 8/2/25 by Georgia Nicols - CT InsiderHoroscope for Saturday, 8/2/25 by Georgia Nicols  CT Insider

Book Review: ‘A Dog in Georgia,’ by Lauren Grodstein - The New York TimesBook Review: ‘A Dog in Georgia,’ by Lauren Grodstein  The New York Times

Shape the future with confidence - EYShape the future with confidence  EY

A Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Was Kept Alive in Georgia. It's Unclear if State Law Required It. - KFF Health NewsA Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman Was Kept Alive in Georgia. It's Unclear if State Law Required It.  KFF Health News

Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down - Georgia Public BroadcastingCorporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down  Georgia Public Broadcasting

Georgia’s SNAP benefits call center hit with cyberattack; cardholders encouraged to change PINs - Atlanta News FirstGeorgia’s SNAP benefits call center hit with cyberattack; cardholders encouraged to change PINs  Atlanta News First

11 Indians found dead at restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri: Indian mission - The Hindu11 Indians found dead at restaurant in Georgia’s mountain resort of Gudauri: Indian mission  The Hindu

U17 Worlds: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan put two each in Greco finals - uww.orgU17 Worlds: Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan put two each in Greco finals  uww.org

2025 News items - Georgia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Georgia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

A competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia - The 19th NewsA competitive governor’s race takes shape in Georgia  The 19th News

USA Today ranks this Georgia-based chain a Top 10 restaurant for quick, healthy food - The Augusta ChronicleUSA Today ranks this Georgia-based chain a Top 10 restaurant for quick, healthy food  The Augusta Chronicle

This Tiny Town in Georgia Is One Of The Prettiest In The State—And Has A Great Food Scene - Southern LivingThis Tiny Town in Georgia Is One Of The Prettiest In The State—And Has A Great Food Scene  Southern Living

Georgia State Earns Circle of Excellence Awards for Marketing, Fundraising Initiatives - Georgia State University NewsGeorgia State Earns Circle of Excellence Awards for Marketing, Fundraising Initiatives  Georgia State University News

Georgia Maq on life after Camp Cope: ‘No matter how far I run away, I’m still exactly who I am’ - theguardian.comGeorgia Maq on life after Camp Cope: ‘No matter how far I run away, I’m still exactly who I am’  theguardian.com

Father of Georgia school shooter had letter from son ‘asking for forgiveness’ on day of the shooting, testimony reveals - CNNFather of Georgia school shooter had letter from son ‘asking for forgiveness’ on day of the shooting, testimony reveals  CNN

Report: Some Georgia nursing homes at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts - AJC.comReport: Some Georgia nursing homes at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts  AJC.com

Training Gallery | Hot session in the Georgian sunshine! - West Ham UnitedTraining Gallery | Hot session in the Georgian sunshine!  West Ham United

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

Does Georgia have any castles? Yes, see the hotels, wedding venues, and even private homes - Savannah Morning NewsDoes Georgia have any castles? Yes, see the hotels, wedding venues, and even private homes  Savannah Morning News

Russians dominate Georgia’s tourist scene with over 360,000 visits in Q2 - Caliber.AzRussians dominate Georgia’s tourist scene with over 360,000 visits in Q2  Caliber.Az

First Saturday on The Flats Set for Saturday - Georgia Tech AthleticsFirst Saturday on The Flats Set for Saturday  Georgia Tech Athletics

These two main streets in Georgia are among the top 100, Assisted Living Magazine says - The Augusta ChronicleThese two main streets in Georgia are among the top 100, Assisted Living Magazine says  The Augusta Chronicle

Georgia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundGeorgia: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

Georgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia - The ConversationGeorgia: how democracy is being eroded fast as government shifts towards Russia  The Conversation

Georgia Dallimore for Mission: SPACE - ScitechGeorgia Dallimore for Mission: SPACE  Scitech

Two US soldiers injured in Georgia during NATO drills - Caliber.AzTwo US soldiers injured in Georgia during NATO drills  Caliber.Az

Million-dollar winning ticket purchased in Forsyth, Georgia Lottery reports - WGXAMillion-dollar winning ticket purchased in Forsyth, Georgia Lottery reports  WGXA

New measles case reported in GA. Here’s how fast the disease can spread - Columbus Ledger-EnquirerNew measles case reported in GA. Here’s how fast the disease can spread  Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Mike Collins enters U.S. Senate race with pro-Trump agenda - Georgia RecorderMike Collins enters U.S. Senate race with pro-Trump agenda  Georgia Recorder

Georgia Election Board Wants Trump Administration to Probe 2020 Contest - Democracy DocketGeorgia Election Board Wants Trump Administration to Probe 2020 Contest  Democracy Docket

Georgia Today: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spider behavior - Georgia Public BroadcastingGeorgia Today: Macon mental health results; Atlanta bridge reopens; Joro spider behavior  Georgia Public Broadcasting

This Georgia wine shop ranks nationally on USA Today's 10 best list: Here's where - The Augusta ChronicleThis Georgia wine shop ranks nationally on USA Today's 10 best list: Here's where  The Augusta Chronicle

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

Bookman: Burt Jones’ pledge to eliminate Georgia’s income tax is wrong-headed - Georgia RecorderBookman: Burt Jones’ pledge to eliminate Georgia’s income tax is wrong-headed  Georgia Recorder

Firearms, ammo, and body armour seized in Georgia-wide police raids - Caliber.AzFirearms, ammo, and body armour seized in Georgia-wide police raids  Caliber.Az

Strong Russian earthquake detected in Georgia - WTOCStrong Russian earthquake detected in Georgia  WTOC

This Georgia concert venue is one of America’s most legendary stages, one music site says - Online AthensThis Georgia concert venue is one of America’s most legendary stages, one music site says  Online Athens

Facing $9M tax bill, Uber turns to Georgia Supreme Court - AJC.comFacing $9M tax bill, Uber turns to Georgia Supreme Court  AJC.com

Georgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition - BBCGeorgia jails six political figures in one week in crackdown on opposition  BBC

2025 Preseason Scrimmage Schedule - Georgia High School Football Daily2025 Preseason Scrimmage Schedule  Georgia High School Football Daily

Georgia football fans quietly set a new record last season - UGA WireGeorgia football fans quietly set a new record last season  UGA Wire

Georgia man convicted for killing girlfriend, teen son, sentenced to life without parole - Yahoo HomeGeorgia man convicted for killing girlfriend, teen son, sentenced to life without parole  Yahoo Home

Georgia - EBRDGeorgia  EBRD

Georgia National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Georgia National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Northwest Georgia football teams primed for breakout seasons - Chattanooga Times Free PressNorthwest Georgia football teams primed for breakout seasons  Chattanooga Times Free Press

8 Most Breathtaking Towns In Georgia - WorldAtlas8 Most Breathtaking Towns In Georgia  WorldAtlas

Recap: Georgia vs Virginia - Little LeagueRecap: Georgia vs Virginia  Little League

'Cyberattack' targets SNAP call center, Georgia officials confirm - 11Alive.com'Cyberattack' targets SNAP call center, Georgia officials confirm  11Alive.com

Court upholds 'Texas two-step' bankruptcy for Georgia-Pacific unit mired in lawsuits - ReutersCourt upholds 'Texas two-step' bankruptcy for Georgia-Pacific unit mired in lawsuits  Reuters

Bulldogs Begin Competition At USATF Championships - University of Georgia AthleticsBulldogs Begin Competition At USATF Championships  University of Georgia Athletics

Georgia ranks in top 40 states for disposable income - Valdosta TodayGeorgia ranks in top 40 states for disposable income  Valdosta Today

Mississippi Banned Carlos Moore From Serving as a Judge. Now, He’s Running for Congress in Georgia. - Mississippi Free PressMississippi Banned Carlos Moore From Serving as a Judge. Now, He’s Running for Congress in Georgia.  Mississippi Free Press

Georgia prison inmate indicted on 6 counts of rape in 1986 Jefferson Parish cold case - NOLA.comGeorgia prison inmate indicted on 6 counts of rape in 1986 Jefferson Parish cold case  NOLA.com

It's OK, Parents -- Getting Mad Isn't Illegal, by Georgia Garvey - Creators SyndicateIt's OK, Parents -- Getting Mad Isn't Illegal, by Georgia Garvey  Creators Syndicate

Georgia Power seeks approval for 9,900 megawatts in new energy projects - WUGAGeorgia Power seeks approval for 9,900 megawatts in new energy projects  WUGA

Lawmakers debate ending Georgia’s income tax by 2026 - The Rome News-TribuneLawmakers debate ending Georgia’s income tax by 2026  The Rome News-Tribune

A first-time guide to Georgia - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to Georgia  Lonely Planet

Georgia Republicans rush to return First Liberty donations but majority of funds are still missing - Georgia RecorderGeorgia Republicans rush to return First Liberty donations but majority of funds are still missing  Georgia Recorder

Kemp’s push to reshape Georgia Senate race comes into focus as King exits - Georgia RecorderKemp’s push to reshape Georgia Senate race comes into focus as King exits  Georgia Recorder

Thomas Cook signs MoU with Georgia Tourism targeting strategic growth in the Indian market - ET TravelWorldThomas Cook signs MoU with Georgia Tourism targeting strategic growth in the Indian market  ET TravelWorld

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

Remains of missing Georgia man found in Florida - WRDWRemains of missing Georgia man found in Florida  WRDW

Georgia Tech to Build $20M National AI Supercomputer - Georgia Tech News CenterGeorgia Tech to Build $20M National AI Supercomputer  Georgia Tech News Center

Republican John King withdraws from Georgia U.S. Senate race - Georgia RecorderRepublican John King withdraws from Georgia U.S. Senate race  Georgia Recorder

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre - BBC'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre  BBC

Georgia-Pacific’s Cedar Springs Containerboard mill set to close today, 500+ jobs affected - WALBGeorgia-Pacific’s Cedar Springs Containerboard mill set to close today, 500+ jobs affected  WALB

GA has 3 of the best 100 sandwich restaurants in the US, Yelp says. Have you tried any? - Macon TelegraphGA has 3 of the best 100 sandwich restaurants in the US, Yelp says. Have you tried any?  Macon Telegraph

Registered South Georgia sex offender arrested for working too closely to a church - WALBRegistered South Georgia sex offender arrested for working too closely to a church  WALB

Georgia nursing home lobbyists decry Democrats’ alarm bells on spending bill - AJC.comGeorgia nursing home lobbyists decry Democrats’ alarm bells on spending bill  AJC.com

Georgia-Pacific president and CEO retires; company names new CEO - Woodworking NetworkGeorgia-Pacific president and CEO retires; company names new CEO  Woodworking Network

Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene labels Gaza crisis a ‘genocide’ in break from GOP colleagues - Georgia RecorderGeorgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene labels Gaza crisis a ‘genocide’ in break from GOP colleagues  Georgia Recorder

Georgia lands new Pilgrim's food plant, boosting economy and job growth - Grice ConnectGeorgia lands new Pilgrim's food plant, boosting economy and job growth  Grice Connect

No tax-free holiday for Georgia in 2025 — here's why it ended - 11Alive.comNo tax-free holiday for Georgia in 2025 — here's why it ended  11Alive.com

Georgian leader scoffs at EU threat to visa-free travel - politico.euGeorgian leader scoffs at EU threat to visa-free travel  politico.eu

Georgia's LB CJ Allen ranked as No. 1 LB in 2026 NFL draft - UGA WireGeorgia's LB CJ Allen ranked as No. 1 LB in 2026 NFL draft  UGA Wire

These two main streets in Georgia are among the top 100, Assisted Living Magazine says - Yahoo HomeThese two main streets in Georgia are among the top 100, Assisted Living Magazine says  Yahoo Home

Georgia Football's REAL BEST PLAYERS in 2025 will be.... - 13newsnow.comGeorgia Football's REAL BEST PLAYERS in 2025 will be....  13newsnow.com

Georgia State Rep. Houston Gaines announces run for U.S. House - AccessWDUNGeorgia State Rep. Houston Gaines announces run for U.S. House  AccessWDUN

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

Paula Deen abruptly closes Georgia restaurant that catapulted her to fame - CBS NewsPaula Deen abruptly closes Georgia restaurant that catapulted her to fame  CBS News

Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown - Al JazeeraOpposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown  Al Jazeera

Why did 300 alligators congregate together on the Okefenokee Swamp? Expert explains - Savannah Morning NewsWhy did 300 alligators congregate together on the Okefenokee Swamp? Expert explains  Savannah Morning News

August is Shooting Sports Month in Georgia - Griffin Daily NewsAugust is Shooting Sports Month in Georgia  Griffin Daily News

Georgia-Pacific’s Cedar Springs Containerboard mill set to close today, 500+ jobs affected - WALBGeorgia-Pacific’s Cedar Springs Containerboard mill set to close today, 500+ jobs affected  WALB

Georgia United Credit Union CEO to retire at the end of the year - The Business JournalsGeorgia United Credit Union CEO to retire at the end of the year  The Business Journals

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

Cyberattack disrupts Georgia's EBT call center system - FOX 5 AtlantaCyberattack disrupts Georgia's EBT call center system  FOX 5 Atlanta

AdventHealth Redmond named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia by U.S. News and World Report - Coosa Valley NewsAdventHealth Redmond named Best Regional Hospital in Northwest Georgia by U.S. News and World Report  Coosa Valley News

Did Mike Collins misspell Georgia in his Senate announcement? Here's what we know - Online AthensDid Mike Collins misspell Georgia in his Senate announcement? Here's what we know  Online Athens