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Georgia ​((ka)საქართველო)
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Capital city	Tbilisi
Area	69 700 km²
Population	3 729 500 hab. (2015)
Density	53,51 inhab./km²
Form of State	semi-presidential regime
Change	lari (GEL)
Electricity	220 V/50 Hz, European plug
Telephone prefix	995
Internet suffix	.ge
Flow direction	Right-hand drive
Spindle	UTC 4
Location
42 ° 2 ′ 13 ″ N 44 ° 0 ′ 21 ″ E
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The Georgia (in Georgianსაქართველო) is a country ofEastern Europe, located on the Black Sea coast, in the Caucasus region. It has borders with the Russia to the north and northeast, the Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast.

Understand

Geography

Georgia is a mountainous and subtropical country with an area of ​​69,700 km² (with Abkhazia and South Ossetia). The country has common land borders with four countries: Russia to the north (723 km), Azerbaijan in the east (322 km), Armenia in the south (164 km) and Turkey to the southwest (252 km). To the west, the country is bordered by the Black Sea.

Georgia is one of the three countries of Transcaucasia, a regional subdivision of the Caucasus, along with Armenia and Azerbaijan. The country is mainly mountainous, but some parts of the country are dominated by other landscapes, such as the Javakheti Plateau, on the Armenian border. In the north, on the other hand, the Russian border is a real natural border made up of a large mountain range, the Greater Caucasus, as opposed to the Lesser Caucasus, which occupies the southern part of the country. The third and fourth highest peaks in the Caucasus with Mount Chkhara (5,058 m) and Kazbek (5,047 m) are in Georgia.

Towns, villages and rural communities are generally built in height, except when they are located by the Black Sea, such as Sukhumi, Poti and Batumi. So the capital Tbilisi is located at an average altitude of 572 meters, while some villages are located in the highest mountains of the Caucasus, making it difficult to access them and leading to an autarky and a culture different from that of the rest of the country, heir to ancient times and pagan beliefs of antiquity. On the one hand, this situation was very beneficial to the inhabitants of the country: indeed, Georgia having been a land of looting, devastation and invasions throughout its history, those who lived in these mountains were spared, from where the conservation of certain religious buildings dating from the High Middle Ages.

Georgia is crossed by many rivers and streams. The main one is the Mtkvari (or Koura) which has a course of 1,515 km and which originates in the northeast of Turkey, before crossing the Georgian capital Tbilisi and emptying into the Caspian Sea, in Azerbaijan. The other important rivers such as the Alazani and the Rioni.

Weather

Georgia's climate is subtropical in the west and Mediterranean in the east. The Greater Caucasus range moderates its variations by serving as a barrier against the cold air coming from the north. Warm, humid Black Sea air moves easily across the western coastal plains.

The climate varies depending on the distance from the Black Sea and the altitude.

Along the Black Sea coast, from Abkhazia to the Turkish border, and in the so-called Kolkhida region (inland lowlands of the coast), the dominant characteristics of the climate subtropical are high humidity and heavy rainfall (1000 to 2000mm per year, the Black Sea port Batumi receives 2500mm per year). Several varieties of palm trees grow in these regions, where the average temperature drops from 5 ° C in winter at 22 ° C in summer.

The plains of eastern Georgia are sheltered from the influences of the Black Sea by the mountains which provide a more continental. The temperature in summer is on average 20 to 24 ° C, winter temperatures from 2 to 4 ° C. Humidity is lower, and rainfall averages 500 to 800 mm per year.

A climate alpine occurs in the eastern and western mountains, between 2100 and 3600 m, as well as a semi-arid region on the Iori plateau in the southeast. At high altitudes, precipitation is sometimes twice as much as in the eastern plains, and snow and ice are present all year round.

History

Georgia is a country in Eastern Europe, located on the Black Sea coast on the borders of Europe and Asia, in the Caucasus region. Its very long history spans several millennia and centuries, some of which were very decisive in regional history.

One of the cradles of civilization near Mesopotamia and Egypt, its soil welcomed the first hominids known to the world outside Africa, more than 1.5 million years ago, and very early developed many cultures that spread to its neighbors. Desired for its strategic position since the birth of the nation during Antiquity, Georgia was for a very long time only a pretext for a dispute between the superpowers which surrounded it, from the Hellenistic Empire to Russia, via the Persian kingdoms, Arabs, Roman Empire, Turks, Mongols and Persians. However, none of these factors caused Georgia to lose its national identity, which only grew stronger in times of repression.

Becoming Christian in 337 (then taking the title of third nation to choose Christianity as its state religion), ancient Georgia, known asIberia, was divided at the end of the 6th century, and broke into several principalities, which were finally reunited in the 11th century under the scepter of Bagrat III. Gradually, the new kingdom of Georgia developed and reached its peak in the 13th century, under the reigns of the powerful monarchs George III and his daughter Tamar. However, the invasions of foreign enemies soon completed the glory of the Caucasian power, and nothing more prevented the division into four different entities of Georgia at the end of the 15th century.

From then on, the Georgian regions found themselves divided into the spheres of influence of the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Persia. This created chaos in the entire Caucasus which soon had to change sides to find itself absorbed into the Russian imperial globe in the 19th century. After a century of cultural development, Georgia regained its independence for a short period under the ephemeral name of Democratic Republic of Georgia, before falling under the domination of the Soviet Union, of which it was one of the 15 republics. At the time known to have given birth to the Communist dictator Joseph Stalin, nationalist sentiments were harshly suppressed by the Soviet authorities, which explains the declaration of independence as soon as possible.

In April 1991, Georgia acceded to its supreme autonomy in a great period of unrest, both victim of anti-government opponents and separatists from Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These problems led to the civil war in the 1990s. Finally, with the coming to power of Mikheil Saakashvili in 2004, the country began to develop again, until it came to an abrupt halt during a conflict with Russia in 2008 .

Population

Georgians have a strong tradition of hospitality, chivalry and codes of personal honor. They believe that the hosts are from God.

Friendship is the most valued of all virtues. It is celebrated in a national epic of XII^e century of Shota Rustaveli, The Knight with the Panther Skin ("ვეფხისტყაოსანი" or "Vepkhist'q'aosani"), in which a person's worth is judged by the depth of their friendships.

Georgians are proud, passionate, fiercely individualistic, but deeply connected with each other by a common sense of belonging to a great Georgian family.

Women are highly regarded in society and are accorded chivalrous respect.

The statue of the Mother of Georgia (Kartlis Deda) which stands in the hills above Tbilisi perhaps best symbolizes national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine with which she welcomes her friends and to her right she holds a sword against her enemies.

Holidays and public holidays

Dated	French name	Georgian name	Transliteration into Latin alphabet	Remarks
January 1st	New Year's Day	ახალი წელი	Akhali ts'eli
January 7	Orthodox Christmas	ქრისტეშობა	Qhristeshoba
January 19	Christ's Baptism Day	ნათლისღება	Nathlisgheba
3rd of March	Mothers' Day	დედის დღე	Dedis dghe
8 March	International Women's Day	ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე	Kalta saertachoriso dghe
April 9	National Unity Day	ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე	Erovnouli ertianobis dghe	Commemoration of the tragedy of Tbilisi of April 9, 1989 when dozens of young students were killed by Soviet authorities during a peaceful protest.
Variable	Holy week, Orthodox Easter, Easter Monday	აღდგომა	Aghdgoma	During Easter Monday, a religious commemoration is organized in honor of the Missing.
May 9	Victory over Fascism Day	ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე	Phachizmze gamardjvebis dghe
May 12	Feast of Saint Andrew	წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე	Ts'minda wordsiqhoulis andreys pirvelts'odeboulis sakartvelochi chemosvla dghe	Commemoration of the arrival of Saint Andrew in Georgia, marking the beginning of the Christianization of Caucasus.
May 26	Independence Day	დამოუკიდებლობის დღე	Damouk'ideblobis dghe	The May 26, 1918, the Democratic Republic of Georgia declared its independence from the Federative Democratic Republic of Transcaucasia, marking the end of Russian rule of 117 years since 1801.
August 28	Dormition	მარიამობა	Mariamoba
October 14	Svetistskhoveli Cathedral Day (Mtskheta)	სვეტიცხოვლობა	Svetistskhovloba	Commemoration of the construction of the first church in Georgia. According to the chronicles, it was built in the years 330 above the Holy Tunic of Christ.
23 november	Feast of Saint George	გიორგობა	Guiorgoba	Saint George of Lydda is the patron saint of Georgia. His feast is considered the national holiday.

Bibliography

• Pascal Reigniez (pref. Jean-Robert Pitte), In the land of vines and wine, Georgia (history), Paris, Les Indes Savantes, coll. "History shop", 2016, 371 p.(ISBN 978-2-8465-4438-2 )(OCLC965448189)

Regions

Cities

• 41.71744.7831 Tbilisi  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 41.6541.652 Batumi  – Main seaside resort of the country and capital of Ajaria. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.2542.73 Kutaisi  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 41.533454 Roustavi  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 41.9832344.109165 Gori  – City known to be the birthplace of Joseph Stalin (last update Feb. 2018)
• 43.04555642.7297226 Mestia  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.1541.677 Poti  (last update Feb. 2018)

Other destinations

To go

Formalities

Visas

Citizens of the European Union, Canada, Switzerland, the CIS among others can enter Georgian territory without visas. Citizens of the European Union and Turkey can also enter with a single national identity card

• Georgian Foreign Ministry  – If you are a citizen of another state, consult the list of the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (last update Feb. 2018)

Crossings from Russia to South Ossetia (Roki tunnel) and from Abkhazia (Psou river between Gantiadi and Adler) are considered illegal by Georgia. Travelers entering Georgian government-controlled territory after entering South Ossetia or Abkhazia from Russia face the risk of fines or sometimes imprisonment.

Points of entry into Georgian territory

Airports

• 41.6060141.609341 Batumi International Airport  (last update June 2019)
• 41.6731744.959832 Tbilisi International Airport  (last update June 2019)
• 42.162142.48243 Kutaisi International Airport  (last update June 2019)

Ports

•  3  Batumi seaport

•  4  Seaport of Poti

Rail

•  5  Sadakhlo / Bagratashen (Armenia)

•  6  Böyük Kəsik (Azerbaijan)

Road

•  7  Guguti / Tashir (Armenia).
•  8  Ninotsminda / Bavra (Armenia).
•  9  Sadakhlo / Bagratashen (Armenia).
• 10 Krasny Most (Red Bridge, Tsiteli Khidi, Qırmızı Körpü) (Azerbaijan).
• 11 Tsodna (Postbina) between Lagodekhi and Balakən (Azerbaijan).
• 12Sarpi/ Sarp (Turkey).
• 13 Vale / Posof Turkey via Akhaltsikhe.
• 14 Darial / Verkhniy Lars pass (Верхний Ларс), north of Kazbegi (Russia) reopened, some travelers report that it is open to citizens of all countries.

By plane

The main airport is located in Tbilisi [1]. There are also international airports in Batumi [2] and in Kutaisi [3].

On a boat

There are boat services to Batumi and Poti since Istanbul and Odessa. Turkish port of Trabzon on the Black Sea was closed to passenger transport. Also note that the Georgian port of Sukhumi is closed for any cargo or passenger boats apart from those for humanitarian purposes. All ships going to Sukhumi must undergo border control by the Georgian Coast Guard in the vicinity of the port of Poti.

By train

There are train services from Baku in Azerbaijan towards Tbilisi with several intermediate stops. A new line connecting Kars in Turkey and Baku via Tbilisi should be opened in 2013. This allows a direct link to be established between Tbilisi and Istanbul and further towardsEurope as well as more comfortable and faster access from Azerbaijan. There is also a service between Tbilisi and Yerevan in Armenia.

By bus

Various direct bus services connect Tbilisi and Istanbul in Turkey, with several stops on their way.

Several bus connections without intermediate stops connect Tbilisi and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Direct buses also connect Tbilisi and Thessaloniki or Athens, in Greece, both of whom have Georgian expatriate communities.

By car

Entering the country with a car is not a major problem. It is recommended that you have a power of attorney with you if you are not the owner of the vehicle. A sticker containing the car's plate number will be affixed to your passport in connection with the entry stamp. In the past, the international insurance card was not valid for Georgia, the purchase of insurance at the point of entry was necessary (although the amount covered was ridiculously low). Note that at the border, only the driver can go through the control area of ​​the car, other passengers in the car must use the pedestrian lane.

Traffic laws are now properly enforced, one of President Mikheil Saakashvili's first steps was to disband the hugely corrupt traffic police. The rules are properly followed, in cities and on roads across the country. The most important rule to take into account is that the overtaking is done in the middle of the roadway and cars on both lanes are asked to move out of their lane to make the maneuver as safe as possible. The roads in Tbilisi and other major cities are generally good and safe, but the country roads are often in poor condition. Although traffic laws are enforced, the driving is still very chaotic. Drunk driving remains a major problem, most drivers overtake with little space between vehicles, speed limits and priorities are rarely observed, pedestrians walk in traffic without even throwing a kick. eye in both directions, and of course, a herd of cattle will be able to slow down traffic until it comes to a standstill. An adventurous traveler may find that a road trip is a convenient way to tour the country but with the abundance of taxis, buses, and marshrutkas, the average traveler will feel better in a passenger seat.

Circulate

By plane

There are domestic routes between the airports of Tbilisi and Batumi and Tbilisi and Mestia.

By train

The railway network is relatively extensive in Georgia. Trains are quite slow, and very cheap. If one plans to go from Tbilisi to (for example) the Black Sea coast, it is probably better to take a night train rather than spend hours in a marshurtka (minibus).

• GR  (last updated Jan 2017)

By bus

Since 2010, new, relatively comfortable buses have been operating in Tbilisi. It is the cheapest means of transport to get around. In the Georgian countryside and outside Tbilisi, buses are generally old and slow.

The minibuses are locally called by the Russian word marchroutka. They provide regular connections. After finding your route number, wave to a marchroutka in the street, waving your hand, palm down.

There are also lines of marchrutka between different cities. Their routes usually end at bus stations and city markets. Their destination is written in Georgian, on a panel placed on the front window. Ask drivers marchroutka if you can't find the minibus you are looking for.

By car

Road signs meet current international standards.

The towns and their distances to be covered are inscribed in white on a blue background almost always in Georgian and English.

Speed ​​limits:

• Express lanes: 100 km / h
• Routes: 90 km / h
• City : 60 km / h

Only one highway is (in 2017) in service in Georgia, between Tbilisi and Gori.

The state of the roads, mainly of the secondary network, sometimes leaves something to be desired. Signaling is sometimes deficient. Driving at night is not recommended.

The speed limits are very little respected, the continuous white lines seem to be for many Georgian drivers a simple decorative element.

Watch out for domestic animals: cows, pigs, sheep and others graze along even major highways; it is not uncommon to see a cow sitting in the middle of the road.

Beware of potholes on the roads, especially in town, even on major roads.

Driving after drinking alcohol is prohibited, although locals still do. The penalties are very heavy against offenders.

The French driving license is recognized but it is recommended to carry the international driving license with you.

In the event of an accident, do not move the vehicles and imperatively notify the police who will take care of establishing a report.

By bike

Many roads are unpaved (or paved), and the country is mostly mountainous, so a mountain bike is welcome.

This type of light vehicle makes it possible to reach the most remote regions.

It is possible to rent mountain bikes in large cities, for example at Jomardi club in Tbilisi.

Speak

The main language is Georgian, the most common second languages ​​areEnglish and the Russian.

For linguists enthusiasts, Georgia and its related languages ​​are a real treat. For everyone else, it's a nightmare. Georgian is a Caucasian language, in no way related to languages ​​spoken outside the region, and known for the plethora of consonants, often difficult to distinguish and pronounce for allophones, or speakers of more common languages. In addition, these consonants are often found in long sequences, apparently impossible without interposing vowels. It is possible to chain up to eight, as in gvprtskvni (გვფრცქვნი), figurative for "you rip us off". This combination of formidable consonant clusters and a unique alphabet makes Georgian a difficult language to learn.

The visitor should try to learn at least a few Georgian words. In view of the hostility towards Russia, it is sometimes more difficult to get what you want in Russian. People most likely to speak Russian include older generations, non-Georgian ethnic groups such as Azeris, Armenians, Abkhazians, Ossetians, most of whom are not fluent in Georgian. Russian was the dominant language in Soviet times, Russian remains a lingua franca, for many of them. Members of the elite, however, are more likely to speak English than Russian. Speaking Russian is useful and recommended in areas where ethnic minorities live, especially in the regions of Kvemo Kartli, where 50% of the population is Azeri, and Samtskhe-Javakheti where 50% of the population is of Armenian origin.

The younger generation, largely due to hostility towards Russia, now prefers to study English. Access to good quality English courses in rural areas remains low, however English is on the way to becoming a second national language. People in their 20s are most likely to know some English.

Finally, signs in Georgia are rarely bilingual outside of the Tbilisi metro. Most road signs are in both alphabets: Georgian and Latin. A basic knowledge of the Georgian alphabet can be very helpful in understanding road signs, signs for shops, stores, restaurants, place names and bus destinations.

Who travels without any knowledge of Georgian can take (and use) a phrasebook ... or travel with a guide.

Buy

Change

The official currency of Georgia is the lari (GEL) divided into 100 tetri.

When exchanging money in banks, you must show a valid ID. In the small exchange offices scattered all over the country, this is not necessary, and the rate is sometimes a little better.

When traveling outside of Tbilisi, it is better to change money before travel, as exchange rates are poorer in rural areas.

Georgian lari cannot be exchanged abroad: do not forget to change the rest of the money before leaving the country.

Some Georgian ATMs outside of Tbilisi may not accept foreign cards. In addition, a side effect of the generally very reasonable prices in Georgia is that many small establishments as well as taxis do not have the exchange for large tickets in Lari (especially 50 or higher). Travelers are therefore invited to carry coins and small notes with them.

• National Bank  – Exchange rate. (last update Feb. 2018)

For a visit to Georgia over a week, a budget of 550 to 600 € (~ 663.09 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 898.35 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 724.38 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 393,363.62 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) (per adult person) makes it possible to be comfortable, to stay in a good hotel, to make beautiful guided excursions and to eat good food. For all other purchases (gifts, jewelry, crafts), plan more.

A backpacker shouldn't have too much difficulty with 120 to 160 € (~ 176.82 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 239.56 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 193.17 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 104,896.97 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021), per week, by eating properly, including in the capital. Allow another 25 to 40 € (~ 44.21 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 59.89 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 48.29 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 26,224.24 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for travel and excursions.

Eat

Georgian cuisine is justly famous throughout the former Soviet Union, visitors to Moscow will have noticed the amount of Georgian restaurants.

Among the most popular national dishes:

• the khachapuri, bread usually filled with cheese that looks more like a cheese pie,
• the khinkali, ball of dough stuffed with minced and spicy meat served in huge quantities,

The khachapouri comes with every meal, the khinkali is usually a specific meal where Georgian men easily swallow 15 huge dumplings.

The Mtsvadi is another staple: tasty piece of pork or veal marinated and grilled on a skewer with onions.

There is still a long list of tasty dishes, most often flavored with garlic, cilantro, nuts and dill.

The above, a traditional Georgian feast, is truly a sight to see with such profusion that no group can finish and accompanied by at least 20 toasts accompanied by wine or brandy.

For a quick snack, you have to try the variety of ghvezeli, puff pastry stuffed with meat, potatoes, cheese or other ingredients, usually sold in markets and on the sidewalk.

The fruits and vegetables here are extremely tasty and really inexpensive, in season. Even without speaking Georgian and with a Western tourist aspect, fruit and vegetables can be found on the market for a fraction of the price charged in Western Europe. A quick meal consisting of tomatoes, cream cheese, fori (bread) and fruit is perhaps one of the best meals.

If you are invited for a meal with locals, and it is not that rare, given the hospitality and the general desire to force-feed foreign visitors, accept, you should not be disappointed.

The restaurant menu invariably repeats the same dishes. But Georgian cuisine is much richer and has countless dishes to taste, made from fresh, locally grown produce, although supermarkets are spreading all over Georgia. Try if you are offered to put your hands in the preparation of theajabsandali, a kind of vegetable ratatouille for which each family has its own recipe. Another series of dishes prepared from lamb (tchanakhi, tchakapouli) is simply delicious.

Finally, there are many vegetarian dishes, especially in the parts of western Georgia, surprisingly excellent, and accompanying most local festivals ... with heavy consumption of alcohol and wine.

Have a drink / Go out

Chatcha

Tchatcha (ჭაჭა) is an artisanal fruit-based spirit. This clear distilled liquor is close to Italian grappa. The term "Chacha" is used in Georgia to refer to any type of homemade fruit alcohol.

La Chacha is made from grape marc (grape residue left after making the wine). It can also be produced from unripe or uncultivated grapes and in some cases fig, tangerine, orange or mulberry. It is generally bottled "by hand".

It can be purchased in small markets, from producers, in alleys and basements all over Georgia. It is also found in some retail outlets and supermarkets.

Wines

Georgia has one of the oldest wine traditions in the world and has been called the birthplace of wines due to archaeological finds that indicate wine production dating back to 5000 BC. As a result, Georgians have excellent wines. Thanks to a long tradition of production and an ideal climate, Georgian wine competes with French or Italian wines. You should definitely taste Georgian wine. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to export home-made bottled wine which is often the best. Georgian wines are very famous, perhaps less known in the West, but they certainly are for the 280 million people of the former Soviet Union where Georgian wines remain a welcome drink at all tables.

The Reds

• Saperavi (საფერავი sah-peh-rah-vi)
• Mukuzani (მუკუზანი mou-k'ou-zah-ni)
• Khvantchkara (ხვანჭკარა khvahntch-k'ah-rah) - semi-sweet
• Kindzmarauli (კინძმარაული kindz-mah-rah-ou-li) - semi-sweet

Whites

• Tsinandali (წინანდალი ts'i-nahn-dah-li)
• Kakheti (კახეთი k'ah-kheh-ti)
• Tbilisuri (თბილისური tbee-lee-sou-ri)

Beers

Georgia produces an increasing number of local beers. A brewing tradition has existed in Georgia since ancient times in the mountainous regions of Khevsoureti and Toucheti. After independence from the Soviet Union, Georgia relaunched its beer production and brought high-quality beers to the market. The most popular Georgian beer is Kazbegi. Today, beer production in Georgia is still growing, offering high quality beers. There are also a lot of foreign beers such as Heineken, Bitburger, Löwenbräu, Guinness, etc.

Mineral water

Georgian mineral waters have exceptional and interesting tastes very different from French and Italian waters. The most famous Georgian mineral waters are Borjomi (ბორჯომი Bohr-Joh-mei), Likani (ლიკანი lick-ah-ni), and Nabeglavi (ნაბეღლავი nah-beh-ghlah-vé). But there are a plethora of lesser-known springs located in small towns and along roadsides across the country that are worth tasting.

Lagidze waters / Sodas

Mitrofan Lagidze (ლაღიძე lah-ghi-dzeh) is the surname of a very famous Georgian businessman from XIX^e century that produced very popular soft drinks in Georgia. Today, these drinks are called "Lagidze waters". Lagidze soft drinks are made only with natural fruit components, without any chemicals, artificial sugars or other additives. The most popular flavors are tarragon or cream and chocolate. You can find them bottled in stores.

Housing

En ville et dans les zones touristiques, il existe des hôtels de toutes classes et pour tous les budgets. Le nombre de grands hôtels occidentaux en Géorgie augmente chaque année, et pas seulement à Tbilisi, mais aussi à Batumi et d'autres villes géorgiennes. Dans les zones rurales, cependant, des pensions privées et le logement chez l'habitant est l'option la moins chère et la plus agréable mais il faut s'attendre à peu d'intimité et des notions de géorgien, de russe ou a défaut un bon dictionnaire seront indispensables. En général, le prix de l'hébergement en Géorgie est surfait, notamment en dehors de Tbilissi et Batoumi. Le tourisme restant une industrie naissante, le service dans les hôtels laisse souvent à désirer (comme le manque de papier toilette).

Learn

• École Française du Caucase 76B Avenue Tchavtchavadze 0162 Tbilissi,   995 32 2 29 47 71 – Cursus français (last update Feb. 2018).

To work

security

La majorité du pays est très sûr pour les voyageurs. Les taux de criminalité sont parmi les plus hauts d'Europe.

Corruption

La corruption est devenue beaucoup moins visible depuis la Révolution des roses. Il est maintenant sûr et raisonnable de faire confiance à la police géorgienne depuis la police de la circulation corrompue a été dissoute. Des voitures de police patrouillent régulièrement dans les rues des villes et des villages géorgiens et peuvent aider en cas de panne de voiture ou tout autre problème sur la route.

Routes

L'utilisation des ceintures de sécurité est désormais obligatoire et strictement appliquées. Des radars sont installés sur tous les principaux axes et les sur les autoroutes à travers tout le pays. Toutefois, la Géorgie a le triste record des accidents de la route le Sud Caucase.

Une personne est blessée toutes les heures dans un accident de la circulation, tandis qu'un décès survient toutes les 18 h, selon une étude publiée par l'ONG géorgienne, Safe Driving Association. L'Organisation mondiale de la santé estime le nombre à 16,8 décès pour 100.000 par an (par rapport à l'Azerbaïdjan et l'Arménie à 13 à 13,9).

Government travel advice

• Belgium (Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation)  (last updated Apr 2018)
• Canada (Government of Canada)  (last updated Apr 2018)
• France (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Swiss (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs)  (last updated Apr 2018)

Diplomatic representations

Les ambassades, comme celle de France and of Swiss, sont à Tbilisi. La Belgique n'a pas d'ambassade en Géorgie. L'ambassade compétente pour la Géorgie est située à Baku. The Canada n'a pas d'ambassade en Géorgie. L'ambassade compétente pour la Géorgie est située à Ankara.

Communicate

Manage the day-to-day

Health

Respect

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