Discover Georgia
Upper-middle-income economy growing through tourism, wine, agriculture. Visa-free for many nationalities. Digital nomad friendly.
About Georgia
Geography
Area: 69,700 sq km
- β’ Subtropical: warm humid summers, mild winters
- β’ Alpine in mountains (Greater Caucasus)
- β’ Black Sea coast: humid subtropical
Government
Type: parliamentary republic
Capital: Tbilisi
Economy
Upper-middle-income economy growing through tourism, wine, agriculture. Visa-free for many nationalities. Digital nomad friendly.
GDP: $20.9 billion
Demographics
Population: 4,933,674
Languages: Georgian (official), Abkhazian (in Abkhazia), Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani
Religions: Orthodox Christian 83.4%, Muslim 10.7%
Explore Georgia's Regions
Discover 12 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Georgia
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Travel Essentials
π Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +995
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
fire: 112
police: 112
ambulance: 112
β‘ Practical Info
Electricity: 220V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: β Safe
π° Tipping
- β’ 10% in restaurants
- β’ Not expected in casual places
- β’ Tour guides: GEL 20-40/day
When to Visit Georgia
β Best Months
May, June, September, October
π₯ Peak Season
Jul-Aug (summer)
π Off Season
Dec-Feb (cold but ski season in Gudauri/Bakuriani)
Independence Day (May 26)
Tbilisoba (Tbilisi city festival)
Rtveli (wine harvest β join grape stomping!)
Top Destinations in Georgia
Cultural Tips
- π‘Georgian hospitality is legendary β guests are gifts from God
- π‘Supra (feast) culture: toasts, wine, food β be prepared to eat/drink A LOT
- π‘Wine has been made here for 8,000 years β qvevri (clay vessel) method is UNESCO heritage
- π‘Polyphonic singing is uniquely Georgian
- π‘Don't refuse food/drink at a supra β it's deeply offensive
- π‘Tbilisi is one of the safest capitals in the world
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