Gruusia
Gruusia, known internationally as Georgia, is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia in the South Caucasus. It sits on the western shore of the Black Sea and is bordered by Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. The capital and largest city is Tbilisi. The country encompasses diverse terrain from the high Caucasus mountains to low coastal plains, producing varied climates and rich biodiversity.
In Georgian, the country is called Sakartvelo. The official language is Georgian, a Kartvelian language that
Georgia has ancient roots in the historical kingdoms of Colchis and Iberia, with Christianization occurring in
Two breakaway regions, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, declared independence after post-Soviet conflicts; Russia recognizes them, while
Georgian culture is known for its polyphonic singing and ancient winemaking traditions, both recognized by UNESCO.