Everything you need to know about Georgia: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Georgia: Central Asian Country and Former Soviet State
Georgia's history is marked by a number of invasions by the empires of Rome, Persia, the Ottoman Empire and the Russian. The Roman settlers came around in the early centuries and Christianity became the major religion of Georgia. Georgia came under Russian control in the 19 th century and finally achieved independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The country under the Mikheil Saakashvili dispensation has joined NATO that brought the country into direct conflict with Russia, especially after the abortive attempt in 2008 to prevent South Ossetia's secession.
Georgia Fast Facts :
Georgia Geography, Climate and Economy :
The Georgian Terrain largely consists of numerous rugged mountains. The northern part of the country consists of the Great Caucasian Range stretching to the south along with the volcanic plateau of Meskheti-Trialeti. The western part is shared by the Black Sea. Mt'a Shkhara forms the highest point of Georgia at 5,201m and the lowest point is at Black Sea at 0m.
The climate of Georgia is relatively warm and pleasant in most of the areas while on the coastal plains of Black Sea it is Mediterranean like. The western subtropical influences and the eastern Mediterranean influences determine the climate of Georgia. The temperature in summers average 20° C to 24° C, while in the winters the temperatures range from 2° C to 4° C. However, there is lower humidity, and the rainfall averages 500 to 800 millimeters each year.
The main part of the Georgian economy is formed by the production of agricultural products such as hazelnuts, grapes and citrus fruits. Besides this, the economy is derived from the mining of copper, coal and manganese. Georgia imports supplies of natural gas and oil. It also has some considerable amounts of hydropower that forms an important component of energy supplies.
Culture and Cuisine of Georgia:
Georgia's monumental architecture is world-renowned. The art of singing and music, traditional literature, mural paintings, book miniatures and rich colorful dances comprise the Georgian culture. Its splendid 1,300 year old tradition is well preserved in the form of its monuments. The Georgian sculptures are also famous for their artistic works along with stonework's and metalwork's.
The cuisine of Georgia has Middle Eastern and European culinary influences. The herbs and spices are heavily used in any Georgian cuisine along with walnut and barberries. The national cuisine includes a variety of meat, fish and a number of different vegetables. Some of the other dishes include Muzhuzhi, Khachapuri, Lobiani, Kutchmatchi, Pkhaleuli and many others.
Tourist Sites in Georgia:
Georgia has a number of tourist attractions such as Batumi, a semitropical town on the coast of Black Sea and Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia comprises a blend of both old and contemporary century relics. It offers various entertainment sources through the nightclubs and lavish shopping centers along with an alluring modern architecture. Besides this, Georgia has the world's largest peanut-shaped monument that is an exact replica of the Statue of Liberty.
Other Georgia Places to Visit :
• Saint EOM's Pasaquan
• Clayton Springs Farms
• Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
• Cathedral of Christ the King
• Stones Mountain State Park
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• Callaway Gardens
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Washington, April 29 (ANI): Keeping your spirits up is very important if you are searching for a job after a layoff, a new study has suggested.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) The US Secret Service, disgraced by a prostitution scandal, Friday promulgated a set of new conduct guidelines for its agents, as it emerged that agents had in 2000 visited a Moscow nightclub known for raucous parties.
Moscow, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ahead of a state visit to Russia by then president Bill Clinton, US Secret Service agents had visited a downtown Moscow nightclub known for raucous parties in 2000, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
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Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): In a new study, which focuses on finding work following a job layoff, scientists have revealed just how important managing negative thoughts and effort over time are while looking for employment.
Actress Jennifer Aniston has said that she feels safe in the arms of beau Justin Theroux.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she feels safe in the arms of her boyfriend Justin Theroux.
Tbilisi, April 10 (ANI): A museum in Georgia that has honoured former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin since 1937 is now being modified to display the atrocities committed by him during his rule.
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): As Bubba Watson emerged as the new champion of the Masters of golf at the National Augusta Club yesterday; few people may know that he is also popular for his larger-than-life personality off the field.
Moscow, April 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A top Russian official Monday blamed a recent outbreak of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in the country on Georgia. The virus affects only animals and not humans.
London, Apr 9(ANI): The British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) has come in for wide scale criticism from golf fans over hiring former England cricketer Michael Vaughan to cover the US Masters golf.
London, Apr 8 (ANI): Rory McIlroy - battling to win his first US Masters in Augusta - is making his tennis star girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki quite the nervous wreck.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): US intelligence agencies have reportedly increased their attention on monitoring Iran's secret efforts to fuel unrest and anti-American sentiment in Afghanistan.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) People of Indian origin are close to making one percent of America's population of 308.7 million with their numbers shooting up by a whopping 69.37 percent over the last decade.
Tbilisi (Georgia), March 27 (IANS) England narrowly beat Ukraine 1-0 while hosts Georgia forced a 1-1 draw against Spain in their Group three qualification for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 football Championships.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers are aiming for a clock accurate to within a tenth of a second over 14 billion years - the age of the universe.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers are aiming for a clock accurate to within a tenth of a second over 14 billion years - the age of the universe.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Joey Barton, who reportedly had squatters break into his house and change the locks while he was away with his partner, has launched a foul-mouthed rant at them.
London, Mar 15 (ANI): Joey Barton, who reportedly had squatters break into his house and change the locks while he was away with his partner, has launched a foul-mouthed rant at them.
London, Mar 12 (ANI): Bobbi Kristina has reportedly started a romance with Whitney Houston's adopted son Nick Gordon.
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Whitney Houston owed more than 4 million dollars in debt, but had merely 29,000 dollars in bank accounts, according to the income and expense declaration issued to the court during her 2007 divorce to Bobby Brown.
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Whitney Houston owed more than 4 million dollars in debt, but had merely 29,000 dollars in bank accounts, according to the income and expense declaration issued to the court during her 2007 divorce to Bobby Brown.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have identified the types of questions a robot can ask during a learning interaction that are most likely to characterize a smooth and productive relationship with humans.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A new single-ion time keeping system has been proposed which would be tied to the orbiting of a neutron around an atomic nucleus.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have identified the types of questions a robot can ask during a learning interaction that are most likely to characterize a smooth and productive relationship with humans.
Washington, Mar.7 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has won the Oklahoma primary.
Washington, March 7 (ANI): A 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shaked Japan last year was recorded the fourth largest since 1900.
Washington, March 7 (ANI): A 9.0-magnitude earthquake that shaked Japan last year was recorded the fourth largest since 1900.
Washington, Mar.7 (ANI): Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has won the Oklahoma primary.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Whitney Houston's daughter is seen taking hits on a smoke-filled bong, in some shocking pictures that have recently surfaced.
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Whitney Houston's daughter is seen taking hits on a smoke-filled bong, in some shocking pictures that have recently surfaced.
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Shrinking arctic ice could be triggering widespread cold outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere in recent years, a new study has suggested.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India Alon Ushpiz has said that he has complete confidence in the Indian Government and other relevant agencies completing investigations related to the February 13 terror strike in the heart of Delhi on a Israel diplomat's wife to Israel's satisfaction.
New Delhi, Feb.27 (ANI): Israel's Ambassador to India Alon Ushpiz has said that he has complete confidence in the Indian Government and other relevant agencies completing investigations related to the February 13 terror strike in the heart of Delhi on a Israel diplomat's wife to Israel's satisfaction.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Whitney Houston's secret "son", who she had brought into her home to save him from his own troubled background, will reportedly get a share in her multi-million dollar estate.
London, Feb 25 (ANI): Whitney Houston's secret "son", who she had brought into her home to save him from his own troubled background, will reportedly get a share in her multi-million dollar estate.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new study has found that influenza vaccination of pregnant women appears to have a significant positive effect on birth weight in babies.
Tehran, Feb 22(ANI): An alleged Iranian hit squad used 27 dollar portable radios to hide at least five bombs that Israeli and American authorities said they intended to target Israelis in Bangkok.
Tehran, Feb 22(ANI): An alleged Iranian hit squad used 27 dollar portable radios to hide at least five bombs that Israeli and American authorities said they intended to target Israelis in Bangkok.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new study has found that influenza vaccination of pregnant women appears to have a significant positive effect on birth weight in babies.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has dismissed rumours suggesting that she started dating her new boyfriend Justin Theroux while they shot their film 'Wanderlust' in Georgia.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston has dismissed rumours suggesting that she started dating her new boyfriend Justin Theroux while they shot their film 'Wanderlust' in Georgia.
London, Feb 18 (ANI): Jennifer Anistonhas said that she had no issues with baring her chest for 'Wanderlust'.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Researchers have built a prototype application for touch-screen mobile devices that is vying to be a complete solution for texting without the need to look at a mobile gadget's screen.
London, Feb 18 (ANI): Jennifer Anistonhas said that she had no issues with baring her chest for 'Wanderlust'.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Researchers have built a prototype application for touch-screen mobile devices that is vying to be a complete solution for texting without the need to look at a mobile gadget's screen.
Bangkok, Feb 17(ANI): Suspects detained for the Bangkok blast aimed to target two Israeli diplomats, Thai police have said.
Bangkok, Feb 17(ANI): Suspects detained for the Bangkok blast aimed to target two Israeli diplomats, Thai police have said.
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): Security has been ramped up at Israeli diplomatic missions in the US in the wake of recent attacks on Israeli officials in New Delhi and Georgia, a former senior counterterrorism official has said.
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): The United States intelligence community has said there is no increased threat to Jews in America, in spite of car bombs in India and Georgia recently targeted Israeli officials.
Washington, Feb.15 (ANI): With Iran allegedly striking out at Israeli citizens and Jewish targets around the world, Israeli and American security officials in the U.S. are on high alert.
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Bangkok, Feb 14 (ANI): A series of bomb blasts rocked Thai capital Bangkok on Tuesday, leaving at least five people, including an Iranian man, severely injured.
Jerusalem, Feb 14 (ANI): Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has accused Iran and Hezbollah of carrying out recent terror attacks against Israeli interests in New Delhi and Georgia, and also blamed Tehran of targeting Israelis all over the world.
A blast in Israeli embassy car in Delhi has left four people, including a woman diplomat, injured as the city police have stiffened security measures.
Washington, Feb 10(ANI): The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has permitted construction and operating license for two new nuclear power reactors for the first time since 1978 at a site in eastern Georgia.
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Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Some unusual mergers are important for facilitating communication between the brain and muscle, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The gap in wages between men and women has reduced sharply over the past 30 years, and that decline was even greater than previous estimates, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): The gap in wages between men and women has reduced sharply over the past 30 years, and that decline was even greater than previous estimates, a new study has revealed.
London, Feb 6 (ANI): Joey Barton, who is being investigated by the Attorney General over tweets about the John Terry racism case, boldly said that he will "gladly go to jail for a month" to defend free speech.
London, Feb 6 (ANI): Joey Barton, who is being investigated by the Attorney General over tweets about the John Terry racism case, boldly said that he will "gladly go to jail for a month" to defend free speech.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): John Travolta is donating an airplane to a museum in Georgia in honour of his late son, Jett.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): John Travolta is donating an airplane to a museum in Georgia in honour of his late son, Jett.
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Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Twitter users say only a little more than a third of the tweets they receive are worthwhile and other tweets are either so-so or, in one out of four cases, not worth reading at all, according to a new study.
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Joey Barton, who has spoken out in support of gay footballers, believes that if today's players set a better example, Britain could lead the way in stamping out homophobia in football.
London, Jan 30 (ANI): Joey Barton, who has spoken out in support of gay footballers, believes that if today's players set a better example, Britain could lead the way in stamping out homophobia in football.
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Influenza virus can rapidly evolve from one form to another, complicating the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs used to treat it.
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Influenza virus can rapidly evolve from one form to another, complicating the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-viral drugs used to treat it.
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Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Researchers have found evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, or fruit sugar.
Washington, Jan.24 (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday to answer claims he isn't a natural born citizen, and therefore, can't be US president.
Washington, Jan.24 (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has been ordered to appear in court on Thursday to answer claims he isn't a natural born citizen, and therefore, can't be US president.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Scientists have designed new machines for search and rescue robots by studying the locomotion of snakes.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Scientists have designed new machines for search and rescue robots by studying the locomotion of snakes.
London, Jan 15 (ANI): Katy Perry and Russell Brand are reportedly meeting in Los Angeles one last time, to discuss the details of their separation.
