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ABOUT GEORGIA
Georgia is a country of ancient history and traditions, the unique nature of the country, a variety of landscapes and scenery. Georgia is located in the south of the Caucasus between the Black and Caspian seas. In the north, Georgia is bordered by Russia, to the west with Turkey, in the south with Armenia, on the east by Azerbaijan. Most of Georgian territory is occupied by mountains and hills. Many of its regions are located high in the mountains. Each of them has its own history and traditions, but they all have common features. Georgia is famous for its favorable climate, which allows tourists to come here almost all year round.
History of Georgia - is an endless series of ups and downs, the incessant wars, the emergence and decline of civilizations. The area between the Black and Caspian Seas - one of the routes from Asia to Europe - has always been attractive to invaders for centuries. Georgian statehood was formed approximately in VI. BC. with the emergence of Colchis and Iberian kingdoms. Since that time, the nations who live here call themselves kartveli and their country Sakartvelo - Kartvelians land.
The Georgian Orthodox Church - one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. In the 1st century, it Christianity preached the Holy Apostle Andrew. Georgia remained pagan country until the first half of the 4th century. As from Cappadocia in Eastern Georgian Kartli kingdom on a mission to turn the country into a Christianity arrived St. Nino.
Georgia - a country of ancient and unique culture. Georgian monumental architecture, fine arts, music, painting, literature, colorful folk dances, all this is an integral part of the country.
Georgia is considered to be one of the countries with the most ancient wine-making traditions. Grapevine is chanting in Georgian tales, legends and songs. According to legend, when in 337 Georgian St. Nino arrived here with cross in her hands, it was a cross from the vines of her hair. Wine and grapes for Georgia are an integral part of the culture, its national heritage, which attracts tourists from all over the world.

 
 
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