Georgia 🇬🇪 is a fascinating country located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Georgia, it is home to roughly 3.7 million people and covers an area of about 69,700 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Georgia — its capital Tbilisi, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Georgia on the map
Georgia lies in Western Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 69,700 square kilometres, it ranks 123rd in the world by total area.
Georgia has a coastline as well as land borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia and Türkiye — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Tbilisi serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Georgia has to offer.
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Population and languages of Georgia
Georgia is home to approximately 3.7 million residents — the 131st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Georgians.
The main language spoken here is Georgian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Georgia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Georgia
The official currency is the lari (GEL, symbol ₾). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Georgia is +995. Websites from the country typically use the .ge internet domain.
If Georgia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Tbilisi) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Georgia shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Georgia
- Georgia's flag emoji is 🇬🇪 — its two-letter country code is GE and its three-letter code is GEO.
- Georgia covers 69,700 km², ranking 123rd in the world by area.
- With about 3.7 million people, Georgia holds the 131st spot in the world population ranking.
- Georgia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Georgia shares borders with 4 countries.
Georgia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Georgia?
- The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
- What is the population of Georgia?
- Georgia has a population of approximately 3,699,557 people, ranking 131st in the world.
- Where is Georgia located?
- Georgia is located in Western Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Georgia?
- The main language spoken in Georgia is Georgian.
- What currency is used in Georgia?
- Georgia uses the lari (GEL).
