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Geography and Population
- Georgia is in the Caucasus region by the Black Sea.
- It borders Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
- Population is 3.9 million, with over a third living in Tbilisi.
- The majority are Georgians, speaking Georgian, a unique language.
Historical Overview
- Occupied since prehistory, known for early winemaking.
- Kingdoms like Colchis and Iberia contributed to modern Georgia.
- Christianity adopted in the 4th century, unifying the nation.
- Experienced a Golden Age in the High Middle Ages, followed by decline.
- Annexed by the Russian Empire starting in 1801.
Soviet and Modern Era
- Brief independence post-Russian Revolution, annexed by the Red Army in 1921.
- Gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, faced instability.
- The Rose Revolution in 2003 shifted toward a pro-Western stance.
- The Russo-Georgian War in 2008 worsened relations with Russia.
Current Status
- Georgia is a developing parliamentary democracy.
- Economic reforms led to significant growth and freedom.
- It legalized cannabis in 2018; a candidate for EU membership.
- Political crisis has been ongoing since October 2024.