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Description: Georgia (Georgian: საქართველო, transliterated as ... more

Georgia ... Sakartvelo) is a country in Eurasia in the South Caucasus. From 1990 to 1995 it was officially known as Republic of Georgia. It is bordered on the west by the Black Sea, on the north by Russia, on the south by Turkey and Armenia, and on the west by Azerbaijan. Some sources place Georgia in Europe, while others place it in Asia, however Georgia is considered to be culturally, politically and traditionally linked with Europe.

Newest Review: ... everyone else was dragging their numerous belongings around the terminal building. There is no left luggage area. Georgia's public transport system looks, at first glance, fairly chaotic. However, it is cheap and every journey is an adventure. Although you might wonder how you are going to get from A to B when you see how many people are waiting for the bus and you can't make a reservation, ... more

... you will get there. Only in the capital do you find conventional buses; elsewhere a "bus" is a minvan - not a minibus, you understand, but a converted van into which the owner has fixed whatever seats he can find. Your luggage may be squ...more

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Georgia on my Mind (4507 words)
by - written on 11/10/06 (Very useful, 222 readings)
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Before I start I feel compelled to issue this caveat. I do know that the political situation in Georgia is currently a little uneasy and I would understand that some readers might be put off by this. When I visited earlier this year, I experienced no problems although tourists are advised to be careful in certain areas in the eastern part of the country in the Caucauses. I hope that readers will read my review with an open mind. Georgia is safe for tourists and so long as basic precautions are taken - mainly some research before you go - I would not let the current events stop me from going back - even today. Georgia is a small country tucked away ... Read the complete review

Savannah Blue (1183 words)
by - written on 23/06/03 (Very useful, 146 readings)
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I doubt you'll be blue in Georgia. She offers a wide variety of sights and backwaters to be explored by those seeking something more authentic than Mickey Mouse. There's nothing up with MM, don't get me wrong. But, sometimes you just crave a little more reality. I visited Georgia a couple of years back. Some things will have changed in the modern cities - equally time seems to move more slowly through this state. If you pause in the summer heat under a live oak dripping with Spanish Moss, you could see the world as it was many decades ago. So let's give this opinion some structure - I'll start with a few facts, share the things I ... Read the complete review

Georgia (Sakartvelo) 2001 (1285 words)
by - written on 31/07/02 (Very useful, 263 readings)
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When I mentioned I was going to Georgia last summer, most people thought I was planning on going to the US state of Georgia, and came up with handy hints such as "make sure you visit Florida while you're over there". I spoke to only a few who knew about Georgia, a former republic of the Soviet Union, and only one who had ever been there. Georgia is one of the most beautiful countries I have seen, although it has more than it's fair share of problems, corruption and refugees from the long-running war in Abkhazia. Despite the problems, the people are among the friendliest, and even though next to no-one knows English or any other language well, ... Read the complete review