Georgia Facts

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Georgia Facts: Impressions from Tbilisi

Interesting Georgia Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Georgia Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

  • Population: 3.8 million people live in Georgia (2023)
  • Capital: Tbilisi, which is the biggest city in Georgia with over 1.1 million inhabitants.  
  • Name: Georgia, however, the Georgians call their country Sakartvelo. Saint George, the legendary dragon slayer, is the patron saint of the country.
  • Government: semi-presidential republic
  • Language: Georgian
  • Religions: Orthodox Christian (86%), Muslim (10%)
  • Literacy: 99%
  • Life expectancy: 77 years
  • Currency: 1 lari (GEL) = 100 tetri
  • National Flag: in the national colours white and red with five crosses. The Georgian flag is usually referred to as the Five Cross flag
  • National Symbols: Saint George (patron saint), lion (national animal)
  • National Day: 26 May (Independence Day)
  • National Anthem: The anthem called Tavisupleba (meaning “Liberty”) was adopted after the Rose Revolution in 2004.