Key facts
Georgia is a country located in Western Asia. There are 4 countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation, Turkey) that Georgia shares its borders with. The official language of Georgia is Georgian. Unfortunately, if you speak English, it might be problematic to communicate fluently unless you know Georgian.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Georgia was ranked 50th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Georgia is Georgian Lari (GEL). The lari (ლ) is subdivided into 100 tetri.
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Banknotes
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Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Georgia is 37.73 Mbps and mobile is 56.4 Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Georgia has more ATMs than most other countries.95.39 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Georgia, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Georgia. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Georgia will celebrate 17 national public holidays. The next one Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra will take place on October 14.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s Dayახალი წელი | |
| January 2, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s Dayახალი წელი | |
| January 7, 2024Moving holiday | Orthodox Christmasქრისტეშობა | |
| January 19, 2024Moving holiday | Orthodox Epiphanyნათლისღება | |
| March 3, 2024Moving holiday | Mother’s Dayდედის დღე | |
| March 8, 2024Moving holiday | International Women’s Dayქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე | |
| April 9, 2024Moving holiday | National Unity Dayეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე | |
| May 3, 2024Moving holiday | Good Fridayძველი პარასკევი | |
| May 4, 2024Moving holiday | Holy Saturdayდიდი შაბათი | |
| May 5, 2024Moving holiday | Easter Sundayაღდგომის კვირა | |
| May 6, 2024Moving holiday | Easter Mondayაღდგომის ორშაბათი | |
| May 9, 2024Moving holiday | Day of Victory over Fascismფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე | |
| May 12, 2024Moving holiday | Saint Andrew the First-Called Dayწმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე | |
| May 26, 2024Moving holiday | Independence Dayდამოუკიდებლობის დღე | |
| August 28, 2024Moving holiday | Saint Mary’s Dayმარიამობა | |
| October 14, 2024Moving holiday | Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedraსვეტიცხოვლობა | |
| November 23, 2024Moving holiday | Saint George’s Dayგიორგობა |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Georgia?
There are Mariott hotels in Tbilisi.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Georgia.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Georgia.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Georgia.
There are Radisson hotels in 3 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Georgia.
What fast food chains are present in Georgia?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Georgia.
The KFC chain operates in Georgia.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Georgia.
The Subway chain operates in Georgia.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Georgia.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Georgia.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Tbilisi?
Weather data for Tbilisi (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Tbilisi.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Georgia
Sources
- Georgia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Georgia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is legal.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)