Georgia
Georgia
People: Georgian
Georgia is located in Western Asia and has a population of around 4 million. Its capital city is Tbilisi, and the most widely spoken official language is Georgian.
By the numbers, Georgia is the 129th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.05% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 119th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 57 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Georgia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Tbilisi |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Western Asia |
| Population | 4,000,921 |
| Area | 69,700 km² |
| Currency | Lari (GEL) ₾ |
| Official Language | Georgian |
| Dialling Code | +995 |
| Internet TLD | .ge |
| Timezone | UTC+04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | GE / GEO |
| Borders | Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgia
What is the capital and currency of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi and the currency is the Lari (GEL), symbol ₾.
What is the capital of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
What currency does Georgia use?
Georgia uses the Lari (GEL, symbol: ₾).
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language of Georgia is Georgian.
What is the dialling code for Georgia?
The international dialling code for Georgia is +995.
What side of the road does Georgia drive on?
Georgia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Russia
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