Formation
April 9, 1991
April 9, 1991
Tbilisi
3.709 million (2021)
A country at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is generally regarded as part of Europe. It is part of the Caucasus region, bordered by Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The world’s deepest, Veryovkina Cave, is found in the Gagra Mountain range. The name of the capital Tbilisi derives from the Georgian word for warm. It’s home to three UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites including the Gelati Monastery.