Georgia Travel Guide
Tourist season
Are December and January good months to visit Georgia?
December
Off
season
January
Off
season
Did you know?
The deepest cave in the world is Krubera Cave (also known as Voronya Cave), located in Abkhazia and Georgia. It is more than 7185 ft deep and 9.9 mi long. It is also the only cave in the world deeper than 1.2 mi.
How far is it?
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The distance between Tbilisi (GE) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5777 miles
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Safety
General travel safety level in Georgia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).
Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions (plus additional regional warnings).
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Georgia
| Miles | Tbilisi | Batumi | Kutaisi | Mtskheta | Sukhumi | Gori | Zugdidi | New Athos |
| Tbilisi | - | 164 | 115 | 11 | 213 | 41 | 160 | 225 |
| Batumi | 164 | - | 70 | 160 | 99 | 130 | 61 | 108 |
| Kutaisi | 115 | 70 | - | 108 | 99 | 75 | 46 | 111 |
| Mtskheta | 11 | 160 | 108 | - | 205 | 33 | 153 | 217 |
| Sukhumi | 213 | 99 | 99 | 205 | - | 173 | 55 | 12 |
| Gori | 41 | 130 | 75 | 33 | 173 | - | 120 | 184 |
| Zugdidi | 160 | 61 | 46 | 153 | 55 | 120 | - | 67 |
| New Athos | 225 | 108 | 111 | 217 | 12 | 184 | 67 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Georgia
- Cuisine
- Art
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Vaccinations
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You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Georgia.
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Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
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Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Georgia for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 1 year
Electricity
220V (50 Hz)
In Georgia the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
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Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 130 / 231 Ranking | 3 989 167 Georgian 83.8%, Azeri 6.5%, Armenian 5.7%, Russian 1.5% |
Area | 123 / 230 Ranking | 26.9 thous. mi² |
Life expectancy | 76 / 196 Ranking | 77.3 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 73.2women 81.5 |
Median age | 118 / 157 Ranking | 38.6 Average age of population expressed in years.men 35.9women 41.4 |
Population growth | 140 / 172 Ranking | 0.05% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 5 / 131 Ranking | 99.6% Ability to read, write and count.men 99.7%women 99.5% |
GDP | 89 / 194 Ranking | 14 761 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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