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GEORGIA

Georgia is next to the countries of Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. It also has a coast on the Black Sea. It lies at the edge of Europe and Asia.

Georgia has many mountains. Its highest point is 5,048 m above sea level. The mountains running through

Georgia are called the Caucasus Mountains.

The capital of Georgia is called Tbilisi .

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Georgian Culture

Georgian Dance

Georgian dance is a celebration of life and of Georgia’s rich and diverse culture. The mountain dances, such as Khevsuruli or Mtiuluri, are different from valley or lowland dances — e.g. Acharuli and Davluri. The costumes are different for every

dance and resemble the clothing of the past in different regions of Georgia

The dances perfectly capture the natural gracefulness and beauty of Georgian women and the courage, honor and

respectfulness of Georgian men. The male dancers perform

spectacular leaps and turns, incredible spins and can also boast a highly original technique for, unlike

any other dancers in the world, they dance on their toes without the aid

of “block” shoes. The female dancers “glide” like swans.

Katie Melua is a Georgian-born British singer, songwriter and musician. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist.

Traditional GeorGian Cuisine

Nobody forgets Georgia's cuisine. Born of a landscape rich in alluvial minerals washed down from snow-capped mountains, the vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses have spawned a very individual culture of food. Much is still unadulterated and naturally healthy.

WINEMAKINGFor many centuries winemaking

was not only the basis of economic riches of Georgia but also a part of its culture. Wine for a Georgian is not just a spiritual rink. Wine is more like a religion there. Wine strengthens the national spirit, and unites guests of traditional Caucasian feasts. Grapevine is

mentioned in the Georgian legends, stories and songs. Wine in Georgia is the national asset

attracting

History of Georgia

The territory of Georgia, from old time was the profitable territory for living. This confirms the archeological excavations, which was made in Dmanisi. Fragments of bones discovered in Dmanisi are the oldest in hole Eurasia and its age is 1 600 000- 1 800 000 years old. The older bones are discovered only in Africa. We can say that the person from Dmainsi is the oldest person in Eurasia.

Pharnavaz I was the first king of Kartli, an ancient Georgian kingdom known as Iberia to the Classical sources, who is credited by the medieval Georgian written tradition with

founding the kingship of Kartli and the Parnavaziani

dynasty.

Saint Nino, a woman who preached Christianity in Georgia.Massive Conversion to Christianity / its proclamation as a state religion took place in AD 326.

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In the 900s Arabs were weaker and the georgians became their own country again. It was the major country in the region until

the Mongols invaded in 1223. Georgia was part of the Mongolian empire for a century on and off until 1334, when

King Giorgi V took over. In the 1500s the Persians invaded Georgia four times from 1541-1544. In 1555 the Kings of Kartli

ruled through the will of the Persian shahs.

Georgians are an ancient people. Their Capital Tbilisi was founded around AD 400,

after the end of the Roman Empire . Western Georgia was part of the Roman empire before

then. The Arabs captured it in 635 AD. The culture continued and they flourished

through trade.

David IV was a 12th century Georgian king. Popularly considered to be the greatest and most successful Georgian ruler in history, he succeeded in driving the invaders out of the country.

David IV "the Builder", was a king of Georgia from 1089 until his death in 1125.He was built many church and a

fortress. David builder was respected other peoples religious, he was preyed with muslin in there church in

there language.

Tamar the Great , was the Queen Regnant of Georgia in the 13th century.She is revered for instituting country’s first legislative organ in conjunction with abolishing death penalty.

King Tamar was the first woman to rule Georgia in her own right, Tamar presided over

the "Golden age" of the medieval Georgian monarchy. We know that period when Tamar

was a king is called "GOLD EPOCH“.

Shota Rustaveli was a Georgian poet of the 12th century, and one of the greatest contributors to Georgian literature. He is author of "The Knight in the Panther's Skin"

In 1783 The treaty of Georgievsk was signed between Catherine the Great of Russia and King Herekle, giving Russia the power to protect Georgia. Then

Persians burned Tbilisi to the ground. From 1811 to 1918 Georgia was under the Tsar of Russia. Their culture survived intact. From 1918 to 1921 Georgia was independent, and then was part of the Soviet Union. In 1991 Georgia declared their independence and they have been their own country ever

since. There was a rough patch between 1994 and 1995 when the economy was poor, but now Georgia is a country with close ties with the United States

. They are currently applying to NATO

In 1801 the Reign in Georgia was abolished by the order of Russian emperor, and the east part of Georgia became one of the Russians provinces. XX century in whole world was a heavy period, there started the plural disturbances and the power of Russia threw down..

At this time Georgia could got rid from Russian power. In 26 of may 1918 in Tbilisi declared the independence of Georgia. The big dream came true. But in 1921 army of Russia has just invaded in Georgia. Georgia joined soviet Russia which continued 70 years. In 9 April 1991 Georgia has just got independence.

Georgia was occupied by Soviet Russia in 1921, becoming the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic

and part of the Soviet Union

On April 9, 1991, shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia declared independence. In

May of the same year, the first president of independent Georgia was elected.

In 2000, the second president of Georgia declared himself victorious on the basis of feigned reelection

results. He was lately deposed by the Rose Revolution, organized and led by the ex-president, Mikheil

Saakashvili.

Parliament of Georgia is the supreme legislature of Georgia. It is unicameral

and has 150 members.

The main priority of Georgia’s foreign policy is integration into NATO.

2008 was very painful period for Georgia, there was a war between Georgia and Russia.

In spite of the war Georgia continuous to built successful and strong country. There are going to built new hotels ,

apartments, factories, new parks, etc.

Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Georgian economy, which has high

potential for further development.

Avalanche-safe skiing resorts

Mountain Tourism

Batumi – country’s top-notch seaside destination

NEW YEAR IN GEORGIA

New Year, 31 December, 12.00. in this time in every corners of

the Georgia we are starting bombing, by fireworks. And we are trying to make country as possible noisy and happy. But

actually more concerts and some measures are in Batumi and

Tbilisi.

B A T U M I

Batumi is an administrative center of AdjAra Autonomous Republic. It is situated by the Black Sea, on the lowland of

Kakhaberi, 2-3 meters above the sea level and has a form of the half-moon. The city is stretched from the north-east to

the south-west about 7 kilometers. The main part of the city faces the bay and is situated on the southern part of the

kakhaberi lowland,along the BartSkhana and Qorolistcqali rivers.

…city which easily makes visitors fall in

love with it.

History of the City

Primary information about Batumi appeared in works of the fourth century B.C. Greek philosopher Aristotle. He named the city situated by the Black Sea in Colcha -‘Batusi’. The same name was known for Roman writer Plinius Senior and Greek geographer Phlavius Ariane. ‘Batusi’ is a Greek word and means ‘deep’. Indeed, Batumi, after Sevastopole, has the deepest and the most convenient harbour

OLD BATUMI

Batumi Drama Theatre

BATUMI BOULEVARD

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