The native name of  Georgia is Sakartvelo.

Georgia's population is around 5 million people.

The capital, Tbilisi is founded in A.D. 459 and the population is 1.25 million people.

The official language is Georgian, but people also speak Russian.

Georgia's alphabet was created in 2nd century B.C. It has 33 letters, and is one of the world's 14 original alphabets.

Georgia adopted Christianity in A.D. 337.  Almost 90% of Georgian's are Christians.

The main official holidays include New Year's Day (1 Jan.), Orthodox Christmas (7 Jan.), Easter Sunday, and Independence Day (26 May).

Georgia is democratic republic. It is headed by a strong executive president, elected to a five year term.

The voting age is 18.

Children begin school at age 6, and graduate 17. Obtaining a good education is a high priority.

Georgia is also called "Wine Country".