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Why Georgia?

Georgia is known for its rich history of art, music, and literature. Food and wine are central to Georgia’s cultural traditions, and part of Georgians’ lifestyle. Here are several Georgian highlights.

Geography of Georgia

Georgia is located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, on the shores of the Black Sea, in the Caucasus Mountains. For centuries, it has served to connect civilizations, with the Silk Road, the world’s largest commercial artery, passing through it.

The Cradle of Wine

Georgians have been using the Qvevri method for making wine for 8,000 years, and it has become a leading wine-making method worldwide. This long and harmonious co-existence of clay and vine is all part of Georgia's much-celebrated wine culture.

Unique Alphabet

There are 14 alphabets in total in the world, one of which is Georgian. Throughout history, the Georgian alphabet has had three different scripts: Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, and Mkhedruli, the last of which is still in use today. UNESCO inscribed all three onto the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.

Cuisine

Georgian cuisine is unique even though it reflects some elements of others since, over the centuries, it has benefitted from the best techniques and traditions of Europe and the Near East to create its own refined tastes. That is why Georgian cuisine is so rich and diverse, with every region having its own distinct products and inimitable dishes.

Unique Folklore

Georgian songs are as ancient as Georgia itself. Here, every region has its own sound, but all share one thing in common: structured polyphony. Georgia was one of the first places in the Christian world to lay the groundwork for three-part harmonies in church music. In 1966, NASA sent the “Golden Record” into space, on which were recorded masterpieces of human creativity, including “Chakrulo,” a treasure of Georgian folk polyphony. In addition, Georgian polyphony has been protected by UNESCO since 2008.

Nature & Adventure

A Country That Creates Your Adventure: Exotic, Hidden and Unique

Culture & History

For centuries, European, Far Eastern, and other cultures have encountered each other in Georgia, located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. The juxtaposition of their unique qualities and Georgian creativity has led to the development of a diverse and unique culture. This country will surprise you with its combination of antiquity and modernity, and with its cultural heritage monuments and sights, in which centuries-old traditions are brought to life.