Republic of Georgia is a country in the South Caucasus on the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Georgia, one of the former Soviet republics neighbors are Russia north, east Azerbaijan, Armenia, in the south and southwest Turkey. The Black Sea is the western border of the country. The Capital is Tbilisi. The land area of the country is 69,700 km2.
Georgia phone code: +995
Georgian currency : Georgia Larisi
Cities in Georgia
Akhalkalaki, Akhaltsikhe, Akhmeta, Ambrolauri, Batumi, Bolnisi, Borjomi, Chiatura, Dusheti, Gagra, Gori, Gudauta, Java, Jvari, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Shinvali.
Economy of Georgia
The economy of Georgia is based on agriculture and industry. Fields suitable for cultivation are small and difficult to process. Despite this, the high-income tea and citrus fruits make a significant contribution to the economy, despite the demand for more labor. Other products are sugar beet and tobacco.
In Georgia, which has an advanced industry, the main machinery production industries are heavy motor vehicles, electric locomotives, work tools, precision measuring tools, lathe mill factories. Metal processing industry is very advanced. The chemical industry is based on the production of fertilizers, synthetic fibers and pharmaceuticals, and the food industry is based on tea, canning and tobacco processing.
Georgia usually conducts its foreign trade with the republics that formed the former Soviet Union. The country exports over 95% of its exports and more than 75% of its imports with the former Soviet Republics. About half of the exports are agricultural products such as tea, citrus fruits and tobacco. It imports wheat, sugar and heavy industrial products.
Sarp border gate Located between Georgia and Turkey is important in terms of commercial shipping and tourism. The transportation is highly developed. Freight transport is usually done by rail. The ports of Batumi and Poti serve all of the Trans Caucasus. There are regular flights to many cities of Russia.
Georgia's Export Products
About half of the exports are agricultural products such as tea, citrus fruits and tobacco. Copper Ore, Other Nuts, Ferrous, Gold and Cars.
Georgia's Import Products
wheat, sugar and heavy industrial products. Refined Oil, Automobile, Petroleum Gas, Packaged Medicines and Copper Ore .
Countries Exported by Georgia
Russia, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria.
Georgia Imports Countries: Turkey, Russia, China, Azerbaijan and Ukraine.
Nations Living in Georgia
Georgians constitute 69% of the population, 9% Armenians, 7% Russians, 5% Azeris, 3% Ossetians and 7% other nations.
Languages Spoken in Georgia
Official languages are Georgian, Abkhaz. Also; Armenian, Russian, Azerbaijani and other minority community languages are spoken.