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Travel destinations in Georgia! Georgia is an exciting country in Eastern Europe, offering everything from dramatic mountains to historic sights and special wines. In Georgia you can hike, see fascinating sites, swim in sulphur baths and experience a delicious food culture.

Why travel to Georgia?

Georgia is a country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe which borders Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia. The capital, Tbilisi, is both charming and pleasant, with sights, cable cars, shopping, popular sulphur baths and good food.

It's also exciting to explore other parts of Georgia. First of all, this is an incredibly beautiful country, with dizzyingly high mountains and great hiking opportunities. Georgia has a very long history, and there are plenty of historical sights in the form of castles, churches and monasteries. You can also try wine in the wine region of Kakhetia, or why not experience the Black Sea resort of Batumi?

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Facts about Georgia

  • Capital city: Tbilisi
  • Residents: Just over 3.7 million (2023)
  • Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
  • National Day: 26 May
  • Language: Georgian language
  • Religion: Christianity (Georgian Orthodox Church)
  • Flag: A red cross on a white background. Four more small red crosses, one in each quarter of the flag.

Highest, longest and biggest

  • Highest point: Mount Shchara in the Greater Caucasus in the Svaneti region (5 064 metres above sea level)
  • Longest river: Rioni River (327 km)
  • Second largest city: Batumi
  • Biggest lake: Paravani
  • Highest building: Batumi Tower (200 m)

Good to know about Georgia

  • Time difference: Georgia is 3 hours behind Sweden.
  • El: You do not need an adapter for Georgia to use Swedish plugs.
  • Visa: It is visa-free for Swedes to visit Georgia, for stays of less than 90 days.

Travelling to Georgia

  • Flight: You can fly to Tbilisi with a stopover, for example in Warsaw or Istanbul. There are various airlines to choose from, such as LOT Polish Airlines, Air Baltic and Pegasus.
  • Organised trips: There are several different companies that organise organised trips to Georgia.

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