Georgia - From Silk Road crossroads to EU connections: France 24

Published on 1 October 2018

 France 24

Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town.

Capitals: Tbilisi, Kutaisi

Dialing code: +995

Currency: Georgian lari

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