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Country guide

Georgia

A photograph of Georgia
Photograph · Alexander Roumega · CC0

Georgia holds 3.9 million people and more than a third of them live in Tbilisi, so most visits begin in the capital and radiate out. The country sits on the east coast of the Black Sea, with Russia along the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south and Azerbaijan to the southeast, and the ground rises from beach to mountain village inside a single drive. Two things meet a first-time visitor immediately: Georgian, a Kartvelian language with no relation to any other language family in the world and its own alphabet to match, and wine, since the earliest known winemaking sites anywhere are here. Christianity arrived in the early fourth century, and the churches are correspondingly old.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Georgian
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+995
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Georgian lari (GEL)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: no seasonality data recorded
  2. February: no seasonality data recorded
  3. March: no seasonality data recorded
  4. April: no seasonality data recorded
  5. May: no seasonality data recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 0 Museums 0 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 0 Viewpoints 31 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 31

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 31 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 31
  2. Keeni
    02 20 min

    Keeni

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  3. Azeula
    03 20 min

    Azeula

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  4. Didgori
    04 20 min

    Didgori

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  5. Dzedzvi
    05 20 min

    Dzedzvi

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  7. Makhata
    07 20 min

    Makhata

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  8. Udzo
    08 20 min

    Udzo

    • High
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  10. Bubtebi
    10 20 min

    Bubtebi

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  11. Chili
    11 20 min

    Chili

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  14. Elia
    14 20 min

    Elia

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  15. Kargakala
    15 20 min

    Kargakala

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  18. Kokhiani
    18 20 min

    Kokhiani

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  24. Sabanako
    24 20 min

    Sabanako

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  27. Varketila
    27 20 min

    Varketila

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  29. Zletiseri
    29 20 min

    Zletiseri

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi
  31. Shakriani
    31 20 min

    Shakriani

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • Tbilisi

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Georgia be?

Seven to ten days supports Tbilisi plus Kakheti, Kazbegi or a western city without racing across the country. Combining Svaneti, the Black Sea and the capital needs additional nights because mountain and cross-country transfers consume substantial portions of a day.

What entry documents are needed for Georgia?

Georgia’s official eVisa service explains whether advance permission applies to a particular passport. Confirm the permitted stay, entry route and documentation there, and consult current government guidance before any overland crossing rather than assuming every neighbouring border operates normally.

What is the best way to travel around Georgia?

Tbilisi and Kutaisi are useful air gateways; trains serve a limited set of major corridors, and marshrutkas or hired vehicles reach many regional towns. Mountain itineraries need weather and road checks, while Tbilisi’s metro and buses handle most urban movements.

When is a practical time to visit Georgia?

May to June and September to October are versatile for cities, wine regions and lower mountain routes. High passes may open later or close earlier, and Batumi has a wetter pattern, so one national forecast cannot settle dates for a multi-region journey.

What money and payment basics apply in Georgia?

Georgia uses the lari. Cards are common in Tbilisi, yet guesthouses, markets and mountain transport can still depend on cash; withdraw or exchange through recognised providers and confirm whether an quoted tour price includes regional transfers.

What practical safety details should I save for Georgia?

The emergency number is 112, with Type C and F sockets at 220 V. Tap-water guidance is Not recorded in this dataset; seek local confirmation, and keep official road or emergency alerts available when travelling into mountain districts.