GEORGIA

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GEORGIA

Georgia with its high valleys, wide basins, health spas with mineral waters, caves and waterfalls is a land of striking beauty. The capital, Tbilisi, stands on the banks of the River Mtkvari, in a valley surrounded by hills. It is best seen from the top of Mount Mtatsminda. With its stone houses built around vine-draped courtyards and winding streets, the city has a lively and Mediterranean atmosphere.

AREA: 69,700 sq km (26,911 sq miles)
POPULATION: 4,934,413 (July 2003 est.)
POPULATION DENSITY: 77.0 per sq km.
CAPITAL: Tbilisi. Population: 1,225,000
BIGGEST CITIES (Hab. Population):
Tbilisi - 1,225,000; Rustavi - 145,000;
Kutaisi - 221,000; Batumi - 115,000;

Location: Georgia is bordered by the Russian Federation (in the North), Turkey (in the South-East), Armenia (in the South-West), Azerbaijan (in the East) and the Black Sea (in the West).

Climate: Georgia's climate is affected by subtropical influences from the west and Mediterranean influences from the east. The Greater Caucasus range moderates local climate by serving as a barrier against cold air from the north. The relatively small territory covers different climatic zones, which are determined by distance from the Black Sea and by altitude. The climatic zones are ranging from humid subtropical to the eternal snow and glaciers.