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Georgia quiz
Georgia shows up in 9 quizzes: 6 Explorer photos, capital, flag, one trivia question, the Asia map and outline. Capital: Tbilisi.
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8 questions about Georgia only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Georgia at a glance
| Capital | Tbilisi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe; note - Georgia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both |
| Population | 4.9 million (2024 estimate), 125th of 196 |
| Area | 69,700 km², 117th of 196 |
| People per km² | 70 |
| Land borders | Russia (894 km), Azerbaijan (428 km), Turkey (273 km), Armenia (219 km) |
| Coastline | 310 km |
| Highest point | Mt'a Shkhara, 5,193 m |
| Official language | Georgian |
| Currency | Georgian lari |
| Flag colours | white and red |
| Independence | 1991, from the Soviet Union |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +995 |
| Terrain | Largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Kolkhet'is Dablobi (Kolkhida Lowland) opens to the Black Sea in the west; Mtkvari River Basin in the east; fertile soils in river valley flood plains and foothills of Kolkhida Lowland |
| Climate | Warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast |
| Where the name comes from | The Western name probably derives from the name of the local people, the Gurz, whose name origin is uncertain; the native name "Sak'art'velo" means "Land of the Kartvelians" and refers to the core central Georgian region of Kartli |
| In our quizzes | 9 packs |
Of 4 land neighbours, Russia shares the longest border with Georgia (894 km) and Armenia the shortest (219 km); there are also 310 km of coast. By area Georgia is 117th of 196 countries, just behind Ireland and ahead of Sri Lanka. Mt'a Shkhara rises to 5,193 m; only 22 countries reach higher.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
6 in Explorer
A mountain lake in Abkhazia where Stalin kept a summer dacha.
Photo: Alexxx1979 / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Carved wooden balconies on the hills above the Kura river.
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Georgia's holiest cathedral, an 11th-century church said to hold Christ's robe.
Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Georgia's largest lake, on a high plateau at 2,073 metres.
Photo: Jelger Groeneveld / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A twin-peaked Caucasus giant, the 'Matterhorn of the Caucasus'.
Photo: Vadim Tolbatov / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Georgia's ancient capital of Colchis, where Jason sought the Golden Fleece.
Photo: Kober / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tbilisi is the capital of which country? | Georgia |
| The city of Tbilisi serves as the capital of which country? | Georgia |
| What currency does Georgia use? | Lari |
The Georgia questions
Armenia is a wrong choice for Tbilisi and again for Georgia's outline. In the flag round the other choices are Malta, Tunisia and Morocco. For the outline, the other choices are Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.
One trivia question is “What currency does Georgia use?” (Lari). Explorer pins 6 photos in Georgia; Old Town and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral are marked hard.
Every Georgia question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
Which continent is Georgia in?
Georgia is in Asia.
What is the population of Georgia?
About 4.9 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Georgia?
Georgia borders Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia.
What is the highest point in Georgia?
Mt'a Shkhara, at 5,193 m.
What is the official language of Georgia?
Georgian.