Georgia is an ancient country situated at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. It shares borders with Russia in the north, Armenia and Turkey in the south, and Azerbaijan in the southeast. In the west part lies the Black Sea, with beach resorts such as in the town Batumi. Among the most impressive landmarks in the country, is the ancient cave site Varzia, built in 12th century. A top tourist destination is Ushguli, a group of four villages, at an altitude of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft), in the Caucasus Mountains. Nearby in the region Mtskheta-Mtianeti, there is the town Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find interesting live webcams from this country by searching our Camera listing.
Population: estimated 3,7 million people
Capital: Tbilisi
Other Major Cities: Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi
Religion: Orthodox Catholic Church
Climate: humid subtropical, continental
Popular places to visit: Ushguli, Tbilisi, Black Sea Beaches, Mount Kazbegi, Vardzia, Gelati Monastery, Udabno Monastery, Kutaisi town
