Georgia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Georgia (ISO: GE) and the capital city, Tbilisi. This page enables you to explore Georgia and its land boundaries in total: 1,814 km. You may also view the border countries of Georgia (total: 4, Armenia 219 km, Azerbaijan 428 km, Russia 894 km, Turkey 273 km with its area of total: 69,700 sq km; land: 69,700 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Georgia Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Georgia, located in Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe; note – Georgia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Georgia and its location (Asia) at the geographic coordinates of 42 00 N, 43 30 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Georgia including Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia |
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| Name of the country: | Georgia | Capital city: | Tbilisi |
| Geographical coordinates of Georgia: | 42 00 N, 43 30 E | Geographical coordinates of Tbilisi: | 41 41 N 44 50 E |
| Location of Georgia: | Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe; note – Georgia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both | Continent / area: | Asia |
| The area of Georgia: | total: 69,700 sq km; land: 69,700 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Georgia: | slightly smaller than South Carolina; slightly larger than West Virginia |
| The elevation data of Georgia: | mean elevation: 1,432 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Black Sea 0 m, highest point: Mt’a Shkhara 5,201 m | The climate of Georgia: | warm and pleasant: Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast |
| Land use of Georgia: | agricultural land: 35.5%; arable land 5.8%; permanent crops 1.8%; permanent pasture 27.9%; forest: 39.4%; other: 25.1% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 4,330 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Georgia: | strategically located east of the Black Sea; Georgia controls much of the Caucasus Mountains and the routes through them | The terrain of Georgia: | largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Kolkhet’is Dablobi (Kolkhida Lowland) opens to the Black Sea in the west; Mtkvari River Basin in the east; fertile soils in river valley flood plains and foothills of Kolkhida Lowland |
| Land boundaries of Georgia: | total: 1,814 km | Borders countries of Georgia: | Armenia 219 km, Azerbaijan 428 km, Russia 894 km, Turkey 273 km |
| Maritime claims of Georgia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Georgia
Are you traveling to Georgia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe; note – Georgia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both.
Did you know that the legal system of Georgia is civil law system?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Georgia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 19,109 km, paved: 19,109 km (including 69 km of expressways) (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: TBILISI (capital) 1.147 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 53.6% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Georgia: 4,928,052 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of -0.05% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Georgian (official language) 87.6%, Azeri 6.2%, Armenian 3.9%, Russian 1.2%, other 1%. Note: Abkhaz is the official language language in Abkhazia (2014 estimate). These days, Georgia has to face a net migration rate of -2.2 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Georgia nowadays; Georgian 86.8%, Azeri 6.3%, Armenian 4.5%, other 2.3% (including Russian, Ossetian, Yazidis, Ukrainian, Kist, Greek) (2014 estimate).
The right to vote in Georgia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Georgia. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
In case if you plan to visit Georgia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Georgia are: Independence Day, 26 May (1918).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Georgia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: earthquakes. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Tbilisi and/or Georgia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Georgia, the population has to face a death rate of 10.9 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Georgia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Georgia. Here they are: Georgian (official language) 87.6%, Azeri 6.2%, Armenian 3.9%, Russian 1.2%, other 1%. Note: Abkhaz is the official language language in Abkhazia (2014 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ge
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; warm and pleasant: Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast.
Its capital city is Tbilisi, where the local time zone is UTC+4, which is 9 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Tbilisi: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Georgia; mean elevation: 1,432 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Black Sea 0 m, highest point: Mt’a Shkhara 5,201 m. The length of its total coastline are: 310 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,814 km.
Current environmental issues in Georgia; air pollution, particularly in Rust’avi; heavy pollution of Mtkvari River and the Black Sea; inadequate supplies of potable water; soil pollution from toxic chemicals.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: earthquakes.
For your traveling options, there are 22 (2013) airports and 2 (2013) heliports in Georgia all together with N/A waterways, and roadways in total: total: 19,109 km, paved: 19,109 km (including 69 km of expressways) (2010).
Background of Georgia
Like every nation, Georgia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The region of present day Georgia contained the ancient kingdoms of Colchis and Kartli-Iberia. The area came under Roman influence in the first centuries A.D., and Christianity became the state religion in the 330s. Domination by Persians, Arabs, and Turks was followed by a Georgian golden age (11th-13th centuries) that was cut short by the Mongol invasion of 1236. Subsequently, the Ottoman and Persian empires competed for influence in the region. Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Independent for three years (1918-1921) following the Russian revolution, it was forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1921 and regained its independence when the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991.Mounting public discontent over rampant corruption and ineffective government services, followed by an attempt by the incumbent Georgian Government to manipulate parliamentary elections in November 2003, touched off widespread protests that led to the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, president since 1995. In the aftermath of that popular movement, which became known as the “Rose Revolution,” new elections in early 2004 swept Mikheil SAAKASHVILI into power along with his United National Movement (UNM) party. Progress on market reforms and democratization has been made in the years since independence, but this progress has been complicated by Russian assistance and support to the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Periodic flare-ups in tension and violence culminated in a five-day conflict in August 2008 between Russia and Georgia, including the invasion of large portions of undisputed Georgian territory. Russian troops pledged to pull back from most occupied Georgian territory, but in late August 2008 Russia unilaterally recognized the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and Russian military forces remain in those regions.Billionaire philanthropist Bidzina IVANISHVILI’s unexpected entry into politics in October 2011 brought the divided opposition together under his Georgian Dream coalition, which won a majority of seats in the October 2012 parliamentary elections and removed UNM from power. Conceding defeat, SAAKASHVILI named IVANISHVILI as prime minister and allowed Georgian Dream to create a new government. Georgian Dream’s Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI was inaugurated as president on 17 November 2013, ending a tense year of power-sharing between SAAKASHVILI and IVANISHVILI. IVANISHVILI voluntarily resigned from office after the presidential succession, and Georgia’s legislature on 20 November 2013 confirmed Irakli GARIBASHVILI as his replacement. GARIBASHVILI was replaced by Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI in December 2015. KVIRIKASHVILI will remain Prime Minister following Georgian Dream’s success in the October 2016 parliamentary elections, where the party won a constitutional majority. These changes in leadership represent unique examples of a former Soviet state that emerged to conduct democratic and peaceful government transitions of power. Popular and government support for integration with the West is high in Georgia. Joining the EU and NATO are among the country’s top foreign policy goals. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
