In recent years, the Patrol Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has undergone a radical transformation, with the police having now absorbed a great many duties previously performed by dedicated independent government agencies. [200], Human rights in Georgia are guaranteed by the country's constitution. 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[289][288] Other factors in the population decline include birth-death deficits for the period 19952010 and the exclusion of Abkhazia and South Ossetia from the statistics. Lore-based theories were given by the traveller Jacques de Vitry, who explained the name's origin by the popularity of St. George amongst Georgians,[16] while traveller Jean Chardin thought that Georgia came from Greek ('tiller of the land'). [86] The revolution was led by Mikheil Saakashvili, Zurab Zhvania and Nino Burjanadze, former members and leaders of Shevardnadze's ruling party. The medieval Georgian Chronicles present an eponymous ancestor of the Kartvelians, Kartlos, a great-grandson of Japheth. Saakashvili led the country from 2004 to 2013 but was later convicted in absentia on corruption charges and abuse of power, which he denied. The true total number of fungal species occurring in Georgia, including species not yet recorded, is likely to be far higher, given the generally accepted estimate that only about seven per cent of all fungi worldwide have so far been discovered. Mikheil Saakashvili was elected as President of Georgia in 2004. Georgia is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. [199] Since 2016 the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index hovers around 56 out of 100 points. [224] The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range is much higher in elevation than the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, with the highest peaks rising more than 5,000 metres (16,404ft) above sea level. [118] In response to Russia's recognition, the Georgian government severed diplomatic relations with Russia. The climate of the region varies significantly with elevation and while much of the lowland areas of western Georgia are relatively warm throughout the year, the foothills and mountainous areas (including both the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains) experience cool, wet summers and snowy winters (snow cover often exceeds 2 metres or 6feet 7inches in many regions). Zurabishvili was backed by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Georgian is the primary language of 87.7 per cent of the population, followed by 6.2 per cent speaking Azerbaijani, 3.9 per cent Armenian, 1.2 per cent Russian, and 1 per cent other languages. [247], Since coming to power the Saakashvili administration accomplished a series of reforms aimed at improving tax collection. With the support of the UNFPA, the demographic data for the period 19942014 has been retro-projected. [194], Prior to the Rose Revolution, Georgia was among the most corrupt countries in the world. The native name is Sakartvelo (; 'land of Kartvelians'), derived from the core central Georgian region of Kartli, recorded from the 9th century, and in extended usage referring to the entire medieval Kingdom of Georgia by the 13th century. The United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 following Georgias 1991 independence from the Soviet Union. [67], In May 1801, under the oversight of General Carl Heinrich von Knorring, Imperial Russia transferred power in eastern Georgia to the government headed by General Ivan Petrovich Lazarev. [80] In August 1991, Romania became the first country to recognize Georgia. Other examples of Georgian ecclesiastic architecture can be found outside Georgia: Bachkovo Monastery in Bulgaria (built in 1083 by the Georgian military commander Grigorii Bakuriani), Iviron monastery in Greece (built by Georgians in the 10th century), and the Monastery of the Cross in Jerusalem (built by Georgians in the 9th century). Thousands of people gathered outside the Central Election Commission to demand a new vote. "Dictionary of the Fungi". From 1,5001,800 metres (4,9215,906ft), the forest becomes largely coniferous. Its the Georgia you go out and live. [28][29] Archaeological finds and references in ancient sources also reveal elements of early political and state formations characterized by advanced metallurgy and goldsmith techniques that date back to the 7th century BC and beyond. [179] After its independence from the Soviet Union, Georgia began to develop its own military industry. [270] Infrastructural development has also been high on the agenda for the railways, with the key Tbilisi railway junction expected to undergo major reorganization in the near future. Political tensions with Russia have contributed to the 2006 Russian embargo of Georgian wine, Russia claimed Georgia produced counterfeit wine. [210] In response to lawsuits from civil society organizations, in 2018 the Constitutional Court of Georgia ruled that "consumption of marijuana is an action protected by the right to free personality"[211] and that "[Marijuana] can only harm the user's health, making that user him/herself responsible for the outcome. In 2007, Georgia's real GDP growth rate reached 12 per cent, making Georgia one of the fastest-growing economies in Eastern Europe. [23], Today the official name of the country is Georgia, as specified in the Georgian constitution which reads "Georgia is the name of the state of Georgia. Georgia (country) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to content Search Create account Create account Log in Pages for logged out editors learn more Talk Contributions Getting around Main page Simple start Simple talk New changes Show any page Help Contact us Give to Wikipedia About Wikipedia Tools What links here Related changes State of Georgia government websites and email systems use georgia.gov or ga.gov at the end of the address. [201] Georgia has ratified the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities in 2005. In comparison, that places Georgia in the top 50 out of 180 countries, among Central European and Mediterranean EU member states. [11] As the Ottomans advanced into the Caucasian territories of the crumbling Russian Empire, Georgia declared independence on 26 May 1918. The extinction of the Iberian royal dynasties, such as Guaramids and the Chosroids,[42] and also the Abbasid preoccupation with their own civil wars and conflict with the Byzantine Empire, led to the Bagrationi family's growth in prominence. [186] As of 2015[update], 31 Georgian servicemen have died in Afghanistan,[187] most during the Helmand campaign. [286] On the basis of that back-projection, Geostat has corrected its data for these years. [131] The transition was set to start with the October 2012 parliamentary elections and to be completed with the 2013 presidential elections. The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range forms the northern border of Georgia. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. [48][49], David suppressed dissent of feudal lords and centralized the power in his hands to effectively deal with foreign threats. Since 1991, Georgia has made impressive progress fighting corruption, developing modern state institutions, and enhancing global security. Tbilisi is home to several major institutions of higher education in Georgia, notably the Tbilisi State Medical University, which was founded as Tbilisi Medical Institute in 1918, and the Tbilisi State University (TSU), which was established in 1918 and remains the oldest university in the entire Caucasus region. [280][c] The Georgian Jews are one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Georgia, Georgian Sakartvelo, country of Transcaucasia located at the eastern end of the Black Sea on the southern flanks of the main crest of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Companies in Georgia don't just grow, they change the landscape. Georgian territory under central control in dark green; The country's name likely derives from Persian, Largest cities or towns in Georgia (country). [216] In addition, another territory not officially autonomous has also declared independence. [335][336], Georgia is known for its folklore, traditional music, dances, theatre, cinema, and art. Georgia puts it all within reach, and there is no one Georgia experience. For example, the Khevsureti region of Georgia has three styles of wrestling. The Georgia Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the rules attached below at its meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 9:00 AM at the Department of Community Health at 2 Peachtree Street NW, 6th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303. [224] The area can be split into two separate sub-regions; the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, which run parallel to the Greater Caucasus Range, and the Southern Georgia Volcanic Highland. The only remaining large, low-land forests remain in the Alazani Valley of Kakheti. [178], Georgia's military is organized into land and air forces. [27] The earliest evidence of wine to date has been found in Georgia, where 8,000-year old wine jars were uncovered. Since 2004 the Georgian Railways have been undergoing a rolling programme of fleet-renewal and managerial restructuring which is aimed at making the service provided more efficient and comfortable for passengers. [281][e] Most of them were deported during World War II.[284]. The soil in vineyards is so intensively cultivated that the grapevines grow up the trunks of fruit trees eventually hanging down along the fruit when they ripen. [266] Other tourist attractions are Cave City, Ananuri Castle/Church, Sighnaghi and Mount Kazbek. The Georgia Department of Driver Services serves the public by offering commercial and regular passenger vehicle drivers licenses, driver's permits, and state identification cards. Georgian wine has been a contentious issue in recent relationships with Russia. Georgia (Georgian: , .mw-parser-output .noitalic{font-style:normal}romanized:Sakartvelo; IPA:[skrtvl] (listen)) is a transcontinental country at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Georgia (country) Coordinates: 4200N 4330E Georgia ( Georgian: , romanized: Sakartvelo; IPA: [skrtvl] ( listen)) is a transcontinental country at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. [248] As a result, budget revenues have increased fourfold and a once large budget deficit has turned into a surplus. [280][c] The population declined by 40,000 in 2021, a reversal of the trend towards stabilisation of the last decade and, for the first time since independence, the population was recorded to be below 3.7 million. Legislative authority is vested in the Parliament of Georgia. The United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 following Georgias 1991 independence from the Soviet Union. Other prominent peaks include Mount Kazbek at 5,047m (16,558ft), Shota Rustaveli 4,860m (15,945ft), Tetnuldi 4,858m (15,938ft), Ushba 4,700m (15,420ft), and Ailama 4,547m (14,918ft). In contrast with western Georgia, nearly 85 per cent of the forests of the region are deciduous. [52] Tamar was given the title "king of kings" (mepe mepeta). Edn 10. Since the early 21st century visible positive developments have been observed in the economy of Georgia. [333], The Georgian language, and the Classical Georgian literature of the poet Shota Rustaveli, were revived in the 19th century after a long period of turmoil, laying the foundations of the romantics and novelists of the modern era such as Grigol Orbeliani, Nikoloz Baratashvili, Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, and Vazha-Pshavela. In preparation for the 2012 parliamentary elections, Georgia implemented constitutional reforms to switch to a parliamentary democracy, moving executive powers from the President to the Prime Minister. [252] 2015 calculations place Georgia's nominal GDP at US$13.98billion. "[24] Before the 1995 constitution came into force, the country's official name was the Republic of Georgia (Georgian: , romanized: Sakartvelos Resp'ublik'a) and it is still sometimes referred by that name. Those who disagreed were temporarily arrested. Georgia was incorporated into the Transcaucasian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, alongside Armenia and Azerbaijan, in 1921 which in 1922 would become a founding member of the Soviet Union. At present, the forest cover generally remains outside of the low-lying areas and is mainly located along the foothills and the mountains. See what steps you need to take. President Saakashvili acknowledged the defeat of his party on the following day. S. Neil MacFarlane, Centre for International Relations, Queen's University, 1997, "Georgia/Abchasia: Violations of the laws of war and Russia's role in the conflict", "Russia The IngushOssetian conflict in the Prigorodnyi region", "EurasiaNet Eurasia Insight Georgia's Rose Revolution: Momentum and Consolidation", "Russia Hands Over Batumi Military Base to Georgia", Russia's retention of Gudauta base An unfulfilled CFE treaty commitment, "Countdown in the Caucasus: Seven days that brought Russia and Georgia to war", "Georgia calls on EU for independent inquiry into war", "Russia resurgent? On 25 February 1921, the Red Army entered Tbilisi and established a government of workers' and peasants' soviets with Filipp Makharadze as acting head of state. Georgia is developing into an international transport corridor through Batumi and Poti ports, BakuTbilisiKars Railway line, an oil pipeline from Baku through Tbilisi to Ceyhan, the BakuTbilisiCeyhan pipeline (BTC) and a parallel gas pipeline, the South Caucasus Pipeline. The zone is made up mainly of beech, spruce, and fir forests. [225], The climate of Georgia is extremely diverse, considering the nation's small size. [163] The European Union has identified Georgia as a prospective member,[164] and Georgia has sought membership. The mission and functions of the GDF are based on the Constitution of Georgia, Georgia's Law on Defense and National Military Strategy, and international agreements to which Georgia is signatory. They never reached Georgia, however, and almost 700,000 Georgians fought in the Red Army to repel the invaders and advance towards Berlin. Locate Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores in Georgia with helpful information including store address, open hours, driving directions + more so you can find the portable generators, pressure washers, air compressors and power tools that will help you complete any do-it-yourself project. [278], The population of Georgia totalled 3,688,647 as of 2022,[279][c] a decrease from a figure of 3,713,804 of the previous census in October 2014. [188][189], In Georgia, law enforcement is conducted and provided for by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia. [137] Ivanishvili has since been called the informal leader of Georgia, arranging political reappointments from behind the scenes. De facto separate since Georgian independence, offers were made to give South Ossetia autonomy again, but in 2006 an unrecognized referendum in the area resulted in a vote for independence. Various historical regions of Georgia are known for their particular dishes: for example, khinkali (meat dumplings), from eastern mountainous Georgia, and khachapuri, mainly from Imereti, Samegrelo and Adjara. After obtaining independence for the state, the matter of church independence became the main problem. 1000 of all 4000 higher plants of Georgia are endemic to this country. [317] The school system is divided into elementary (six years; ages 612), basic (three years; ages 1215), and secondary (three years; ages 1518), or alternatively vocational studies (two years). The last Imeretian king and the last Georgian Bagrationi ruler, Solomon II, died in exile in 1815, after attempts to rally people against Russia and to enlist foreign support against the latter, had been in vain. [citation needed], Religious minorities of Georgia include Muslims (10.7 per cent), Armenian Christians (2.9 per cent) and Roman Catholics (0.5 per cent). Companies in Georgia don't just grow, they change the landscape. Ranking fourth among the U.S. states east of the Mississippi River in terms of total area (though first in terms of land area) and by many years the youngest of the 13 former English colonies, Georgia was founded in 1732, at which time its boundaries were even largerincluding much of the present-day states of Alabama and Mississippi. [78] The Georgian uprising on Texel against the Germans was the last battle of the Second World War in Europe. [85], In 2003, Shevardnadze (who won re-election in 2000) was deposed by the Rose Revolution, after Georgian opposition and international monitors asserted that 2 November parliamentary elections were marred by fraud. [281][d] Georgia was also once home to significant ethnic German communities, numbering 11,394 according to the 1926 census. [235], Georgia is home to four ecoregions: Caucasus mixed forests, Euxine-Colchic deciduous forests, Eastern Anatolian montane steppe, and Azerbaijan shrub desert and steppe. [225], The term Lesser Caucasus Mountains is often used to describe the mountainous (highland) areas of southern Georgia that are connected to the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range by the Likhi Range. [271] Additional projects also include the construction of the economically important KarsTbilisiBaku railway, which was opened on 30 October 2017 and connects much of the Caucasus with Turkey by standard gauge railway. [244] As of 2021, it ranked 12th in the world for economic freedom. [87], Following the Rose Revolution, a series of reforms were launched to strengthen the country's military and economic capabilities, as well as to reorient its foreign policy westwards. [225] The wettest periods generally occur during spring and autumn, while winter and summer months tend to be the driest. The executive branch of power is made up of the Cabinet of Georgia. There were a number of other styles in the past that are not as widely used today. [77] Stalin was to rise to the highest position, leading the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death on 5 March 1953. [18][19] This term itself might have been established through the ancient Iranian appellation of the near-Caspian region, which was referred to as Gorgan ("land of the wolves").[18][20]. [165], Georgia is currently working to become a full member of NATO. The Georgia Department of Driver Services serves the public by offering commercial and regular passenger vehicle drivers licenses, driver's permits, and state identification cards. [162], The explicit western orientation of Georgia, deepening political ties with the US and European Union, notably through its EU and NATO membership aspirations, the US Train and Equip military assistance programme, and the construction of the BakuTbilisiCeyhan pipeline, have frequently strained Tbilisi's relations with Moscow. [103] According to Russian military expert Pavel Felgenhauer, the Ossetian provocation was aimed at triggering the Georgian response, which was needed as a pretext for premeditated Russian military invasion. [226], The west-central slopes of the Meskheti Range in Ajaria as well as several locations in Samegrelo and Abkhazia are covered by temperate rain forests. The large majority of the forests that covered the Colchis plain are now virtually non-existent with the exception of the regions that are included in the national parks and reserves (e.g. [173] On 2 October 2006, Georgia and the European Union signed a joint statement on the agreed text of the GeorgiaEuropean Union Action Plan within the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). [268] Positioned in the Caucasus and on the coast of the Black Sea, Georgia is a key country through which energy imports to the European Union from neighbouring Azerbaijan pass. University of Georgia Athletics has shared links on its social media for people wishing to support the families. 120 parliamentary seats were elected through proportional vote while 30 seats were elected through single mandate majoritarian constituencies. The head of the Bagrationi dynasty Ashot I of Iberia (r. 813826), who had migrated to the former southwestern territories of Iberia, came to rule over Tao-Klarjeti and restored the Principate of Iberia in 813. It is unicameral and has 150 members, known as deputies, of whom 30 are elected by plurality to represent single-member districts, and 120 are chosen to represent parties by proportional representation. [139] Most of Georgian Dream's coalition parties had left the coalition and landed outside of parliament. The country plans to host 11 million visitors by 2025 with annual revenues reaching US$6.6 billion. [217] It was called South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast when Georgia was part of Soviet Union. The coup was instigated by part of the National Guards and a paramilitary organization called "Mkhedrioni" ("horsemen"). Russia received by far the most migrants from Georgia. By the late 19th century, discontent with the Russian authorities grew into a national revival movement led by Ilia Chavchavadze. Cross-dome architecture developed in Georgia during the 9th century; before that, most Georgian churches were basilicas. [168] Since 2014, GeorgiaNATO relations are guided by the Substantial NATOGeorgia Package (SNGP), which includes the NATOGeorgia Joint Training and Evaluation Centre and facilitation of multi-national and regional military drills. [58] Heraclius nevertheless stabilized Eastern Georgia to a degree in the ensuing period and was able to guarantee its autonomy throughout the Iranian Zand period. [61] Despite a punitive campaign subsequently launched against Qajar Iran in 1796, this period culminated in the 1801 Russian violation of the Treaty of Georgievsk and annexation of eastern Georgia, followed by the abolition of the royal Bagrationi dynasty, as well as the autocephaly of the Georgian Orthodox Church. 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