GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GEORGIA
GEORGIA
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Area:
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69,700 km2 |
Capital and largest city:
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Tbilisi |
Official language(s):
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Georgian |
Population:
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3,720,400 |
Government:
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Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Time Zone:
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GET (UTC+4) |
Currency:
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Georgian Lari (GEL) |
Water:
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Georgia’s water can be enjoyed straight from the tap |
Credit cards: |
Almost all hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards, including Amex, MasterCard and Visa |
Drives on the:
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Right |
Country Code (calling):
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+995 |
Voltage:
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220-240 Volts |
Electrical plug/outlet:
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Europlug, Schuko |
Emergencies: |
In case of emergencies, for Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc. you can call 112 |
Climate:
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Tbilisi has a humid continental climate. The area within 40 km is covered by croplands (58%), grasslands (25%), forests (13%), and built-up areas (3%). The month of June is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 21°C to 27°C over the course of the month. |