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Georgia is a small and beautiful country with diverse nature and a generally mild climate, set in an advantageous geographical location. To the north are the Greater Caucasus Range and its glaciers, and to the south is the Lesser Caucasus Range.
The land area of Georgia is 69,700 square kilometers. The northernmost point of the country is in the region of Abkhazeti, on the shores of the Psou River, near the village of Aibga. The southernmost point is near Okuzdaghi Mountain (on the border with Armenia), while the westernmost point is near the village of Leselidze, and the easternmost point is where the Agrichai and Alazani Rivers meet.
Georgia is one of the most water-rich countries in Europe, based on its total renewable water resources per capital.
Within the country, there are around 860 freshwater lakes, more than 26,000 rivers, and 43 artificial reservoirs. Many of these attract tourists as well.
Tbilisi is like polyphonic music. Words cannot adequately describe it. You have to experience it for yourself: evaluating its harmonies, savouring its complexity, and soaking in its history as you uncover your own personal relationship with the city.
Wine is the heart of Georgian culture, and its influence can be seen everywhere. A significant portion of Georgian polyphonic singing is devoted to vine and wine. There are also ritual folk performances that were performed during the tending of a vineyard, the pressing of the grapes into wine, the opening of a Qvevri, and more. Georgians even greet the birth of a new child and the birth of new wine into the family with the same song.
Even today, farmers still sing these songs in their vineyards and wine cellars, while professional folklore ensembles bring these cultural masterpieces to the whole world through their incredible performances.
The Georgian alphabet is one of the oldest systems, which has three completely different forms and constructions.
The oldest written sources that have been preserved are from the 5th century. The Bolnisi Sioni Church inscription reads 493-494.
There is also evidence that Georgian writing has an even longer history, as shown by the Georgian inscriptions discovered by an archaeological expedition at the abandoned city of Nekresi.
Every letter has a corresponding sound, and every word is pronounced as it is written.
Gamarjoba (ga-mar-jo-ba) / Hello
Madloba (mad-lo-ba) / Thank You
Arapris (ara-pris) / You are Welcome
If someone thanks you, it’s a polite to reply with “arapris”.
Ki / Ara (ki / ara) — Yes / No
Ukatsravad (u-kats-ra-vad) / Excuse Me
Tu Sheidzleba (tu she-id-zle-ba) / Please
Ver Gavige (ver ga-vi-ge) / I Don’t Understand
Nakhvamdis (na-khvam-dis) / Goodbye
Tskali (tska-li) / Water
Ludi (lu-di) / Beer
Gvino (gvi-no) / Wine
Gemrielia (gem-ri-eli-ia) / Delicious
Ra girs? (ra girs) / How Much is This?
Rogor khar? (ro-gor khar) / How Are You?
Sasiamovnoa sheni gatsnoba (sa-si-am-ov-noa she-ni ga-tsno-ba) / Nice to Meet You
