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About GeorgiaWelcome to Georgia (საქართველო Sak'art'velo), known officially from 1990 to 1995 as the Republic of Georgia (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), is a country to the east of the Black Sea, most of which is located in the South Caucasus, while a portion of the territory lies in the North Caucasus. A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in the south, area 69,700 sq km (26,900 sq mi).

Georgia is an amazing cluster of cultures, religions, fascinating landscapes and ancient history. The country where everyone can find something to his liking - from snowy peaks to subtropical shores, from deserts to lush forests, from cities to enchanting villages. Ethnic Georgians constitute a majority of the population. The official language is Georgian, one of the oldest languages in the world. Tbilisi is the capital and by far the largest city.

Weather
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Forecast for today in Tbilisi: Some sun with a t-storm; warm
+16...+28°C
Some sun with a t-storm; warm
Forecast for today in Kutaisi: Some sun, a t-storm or two
+20...+32°C
Some sun, a t-storm or two
Forecast for today in Batumi: A couple of afternoon showers
+17...+26°C
A couple of afternoon showers
Forecast for today in Sukhumi: Mostly sunny and very warm
+16...+27°C
Mostly sunny and very warm
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Fri, 18 May, 2012
Exchange Rate
CurrencyLari
United States Dollar1 USD=1.6276
European Euro1 EUR=2.0669
Russian Ruble100 RUB=5.2602
British Pound Sterling1 GBP=2.5819
Japanese Yen100 JPY=2.0287
Swiss Franc1 CHF=1.7211
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Thu, 17 May, 2012

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Georgian NewsFriday, 18 May, 2012 @01:48:48

EXPO Germany to boost bilateral business ties
Georgia Today (subscription)
To highlight the importance of strengthening bilateral economic and business relations among Germany and Georgia, Tbilisi hosted the 3nd Expo Germany, a portfolio exhibition of German companies in Georgia and Southern Caucasus, at Tbilisi Event Hall on ...



New General Manager of Radisson Blu Iveria: hospitability is Georgia's key asset
Georgia Today (subscription)
In April of this year, Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel appointed Michael Jacobi as the new General Manager. A German national, Jacobi has extensive experience working in the hospitality industry. He studied Hotel Management in Germany and has worked in ...

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65th Cannes Film Festival opens
Georgia Today (subscription)
The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival kicked-off on May 16 and will run until May 27. The festival opened with US director Wes Anderson's movie Moonrise Kingdom, one of 22 movies that were nominated in the main competition this year.

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2011: The year of global insecurity
Georgia Today (subscription)
The year 2011 revealed two worrying trends in global security. First of all, the world saw a year filled with wars and violent conflict. Second, a selective rise in global military expenditures (especially in crisis regions) seems to have laid the ...



The consequence of inconsistency
Georgia Today (subscription)
β€œThe Georgian [people] need access to the internet and computers to know what's happening, so that people know what services are in highest need; what enterprises have a chance to become successful so we do not lag behind and have something to offer to ...



Costs of Celebrating
Georgia Today (subscription)
This column appears twice monthly and discusses current topics that impact youth, women, those affected by conflict and those located in remote villages. Thomas Reynolds is the Mission Director of CARE International in the Caucasus.



Alazani I HPP rehabilitation completed, Alazani II HPP construction due to start
Georgia Today (subscription)
The Georgian International Energy Corporation, (GIEC) a member of the Georgian Industrial Group (GIG), has completed rehabilitation works on Alazani I HIPP, the first phase of its two-stage project. The Alazani HPP located on the Alazani River near the ...



Street Music Day in Tbilisi
Georgia Today (subscription)
Everybody is a musician deep in their hearts – no matter where they're from, whether they've gone to music school, or whether they simply enjoy tapping along. With that being said, May 9 will be a big day for music lovers, as Street Music Day, ...

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Street Music Day in Tbilisi
Georgia Today (subscription)
Everybody is a musician deep in their hearts – no matter where they're from, whether they've gone to music school, or whether they simply enjoy tapping along. With that being said, May 9 will be a big day for music lovers, as Street Music Day, ...

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Qui prodst? – Who benefits?
Georgia Today (subscription)
The Georgian opposition and the Russian media raised the issue of the Davit Gareji Monastery Complex again. The Russian resources that truly benefit from the misunderstanding and conflict between Tbilisi and Baku are particularly active, especially in ...

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