General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Tbilisi |
| Country | Georgia |
| Currency | Georgian Lari (GEL) |
| Main religion | Georgian Orthodoxy |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.7% |
| Gdp | $16.7 billion |
| Size | 69,700 sq km |
| Population | 3.7 million |
| Population density | 53/sq km |
| Kids per female | 1.6 |
| City population | 57% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 2∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Georgian |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 20.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 1.8% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 35 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Georgian Airways |
| Main airport | Tbilisi International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $2.25 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $5000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 28.86/MBits |
| Tld | .ge |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 80% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.ge |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Aversi |
| Drugstore | GPC |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 3:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Khachapuri | A traditional Georgian bread filled with cheese, eggs, and butter | 5-10 |
| Khinkali | Georgian dumplings filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | 3-5 |
| Mtsvadi | Georgian grilled meat skewers | 7-12 |
| Lobio | A Georgian bean stew | 4-6 |
| Pkhali | A Georgian vegetable pâté | 3-5 |
| Chakhokhbili | A Georgian chicken stew | 6-8 |
| Satsivi | A Georgian walnut sauce served with chicken or turkey | 7-10 |
| Ajapsandali | A Georgian vegetable stew | 4-6 |
| Badrijani Nigvzit | Georgian eggplant rolls filled with walnuts and garlic | 5-7 |
| Churchkhela | A Georgian candy made from grape juice and walnuts | 2-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Chacha | A traditional Georgian grape brandy | 5-10 |
| Wine | Georgia is renowned for its wine, with a variety of red, white, and rosé wines available | 10-20 |
| Tarragon Lemonade | A refreshing drink made with tarragon, lemon juice, and sugar | 2-3 |
| Borjomi | A naturally carbonated mineral water | 1-2 |
| Natakhtari | A popular Georgian beer | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wine | Georgia is known for its wine, so a bottle of Georgian wine is a great souvenir. | $10-$50 |
| Chacha | Chacha is a Georgian brandy made from grapes. It is typically served neat or with ice. | $15-$30 |
| Churchkhela | Churchkhela is a traditional Georgian sweet made from walnuts and grape juice. | $5-$10 |
| Tklapi | Tklapi is a traditional Georgian flatbread made from dried fruit and nuts. | $5-$10 |
| Georgian pottery | Georgian pottery is known for its unique designs and colors. | $20-$100 |
| Georgian rugs | Georgian rugs are hand-woven and made from wool or silk. | $50-$500 |
| Georgian jewelry | Georgian jewelry is often made of silver or gold and features traditional Georgian designs. | $50-$500 |
| Georgian icons | Georgian icons are religious paintings that are often used for decoration. | $50-$500 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Epiphany | January 19 | Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ |
| Mother’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates mothers and motherhood |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates women’s achievements and rights |
| Easter | April 16 | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | May 26 | Celebrates Georgia’s independence from the Soviet Union |
| Assumption of Mary | August 28 | Celebrates the assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Victory Day | October 28 | Celebrates Georgia’s victory over the Ottoman Empire |
| St. George’s Day | November 23 | Celebrates the patron saint of Georgia |
| Christmas | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
| Online news | 11alive.com |
| Tv | WSB-TV |
| Radio | WSB-AM |