Explainers & Big Questions
Is Georgia in Europe or Asia?
Georgia can appear under Europe, Asia, or both depending on the map or dataset. The disagreement is not about where the country is—it is about which boundary or…
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Tag: Caucasus
Travel Guides
Travel to Tbilisi
Planning to travel to Tbilisi? This first-time Tbilisi travel guide explains when to visit, how many days you need, where to stay, how to reach the center from…
Explainers & Big Questions
Caucasus Mountains: Map, Location & Highest Peaks
The Caucasus is one of those mountain regions many readers recognize immediately but place only vaguely. The usual confusion is not just about location; it is also about…
Countries
Azerbaijan: Country Profile
Azerbaijan sits in the South Caucasus at the meeting point of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. This Azerbaijan country profile…
Flora & Fauna
Georgian Grape Varieties
The scent of fermenting chakvad (grape must) rising from buried qvevri is part of Georgia’s wine identity, but the country’s deeper distinction is its extraordinary vine diversity. Saperavi…
Countries
Georgia: Country Profile – the South Caucasus
Georgia, called Sakartvelo by Georgians, is a sovereign country in the South Caucasus on the eastern Black Sea. It is not the U.S. state of the same name:…
Landforms & Water
Lake Sevan: Armenia’s Largest Lake
Lake Sevan spreads across a high basin in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province, where mountain weather, medieval sites, fisheries, irrigation, and hydropower meet. Its size cannot be reduced to one…
Quizzes
How Well Do You Know Georgia? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!
Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, known for its rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes. From its majestic mountain ranges to its ancient…
Countries
Tbilisi: the Capital of Georgia (Country)
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia (the country), not the U.S. state with the same name. It’s a river-valley city in the Caucasus where geography, history, and regional…