Georgia (country) · Culture
Georgian Wine Regions
Georgian wine regions span the country of Georgia in the South Caucasus, from Kakheti and Kartli in the east to Imereti, Racha, Lechkhumi, Guria,…
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Iran · History
Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran: The Ancient Achaemenid Necropolis & Sassanid Rock Reliefs
Drive or taxi north on Road 65 for ~30 km; follow signs toward Persepolis, then Marvdasht–Estakhr.
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Russia · Landforms
Kamchatka’s Valley of Geysers, Russia: The World’s Second-Largest Geyser Field
What is the Valley of Geysers? It’s the world’s second-largest concentration of geysers—about 90 active vents packed into a 3.7-mile canyon—fuelled by heat from…
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Russia · Countries & regions
Largest Country in the World: Russia by Area
Russia is the largest country in the world by both total surface area and land area. Using the surface-area figure in the United Nations…
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Tbilisi · Ecosystems & wildlife
Khudadov Forest, Tbilisi: A Chronicle of History and Change
Khudadov Forest is a planted urban woodland on Tbilisi’s left-bank slopes, with a history that reaches from nineteenth-century greening to revolutionary memorials and present-day…
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Afghanistan · History
Afghanistan Quiz: 10 Geography and History Questions
This 10-question Afghanistan quiz covers the country’s geography, languages, history and natural resources. Most questions are introductory, with a few historical details to stretch…
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Georgia (country) · Countries & regions
Castle and Fortress in Georgia Country
Georgia has more defensive sites than any single fixed total can capture. This page organizes 158 named castles, fortresses, fortified towns, and related complexes…
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Israel · Landforms
Where is the Lowest Point in the World?
The quest to identify the world's lowest points is a fascinating journey across diverse geographies. From the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea to…
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Turkmenistan · Lakes
Caspian Sea: Map, Countries and Lake Classification
The Caspian Sea sits between the Caucasus and Central Asia and touches Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. It behaves like a lake, is…
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Kartli · Cities & capitals
Kaspi, Georgia: Heart of the Shida Kartli Region
Beneath the rolling hills of central Georgia lies the town of Kaspi, where medieval ruins meet modern industry. First mentioned as early as the…
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Culture
Are the Caucasus Located in Europe or Asia?
The Caucasus sit between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, a rugged bridge where empires, languages, and tectonic plates meet. Stretching roughly 750…
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Armenia · Landforms
Garni Gorge: Armenia’s Basalt Canyon
Explore the Symphony of Stones, understand its volcanic columns, and choose a practical Garni Gorge visit or longer walk.
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