Georgia
Western Asia · GEO
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Georgia
Georgia combines a lively capital with wine regions, high Caucasus scenery, and historic mountain towns in a compact footprint. It suits a Tbilisi base with one or two contrasting regions such as Kazbegi or Kakheti rather than a rushed full-country loop.
Popular For
Things To See
- Tbilisi
- Mtskheta
- Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
- Kakheti
- Svaneti
- Batumi
Best Months
Best Months For Winter Travel
Know Before You Go
- Mountain roads can be slow or seasonal, so keep buffers for travel days.
- A city-plus-one-region plan delivers more than trying to cover every region.
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Flights
Hotels & Accommodations
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Guidebooks
Tours & Activities
Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Georgia.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tbilisi
- Population
- 4,000,921
- Area
- 69,700 km²
- Region
- Western Asia
Languages
- Georgian
Currency
lari (₾)
GEL
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
32.7
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 32.3
- Restaurants
- 36.2
- Rent
- 12.7
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Tbilisi (41.68°N, 44.83°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
32/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 54/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.844
Very high human development
- 5-year change
- +0.020
- 10-year change
- +0.048
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 1.009
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.257
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.772
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (4)
- 🌿
Colchic Rainforests and Wetlands
Inscribed 2021
- 🏛️
Upper Svaneti
Inscribed 1996
- 🏛️
Gelati Monastery
Inscribed 1994
- 🏛️
Historical Monuments of Mtskheta
Inscribed 1994
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 22.8%
- Forest cover
- 40.6%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 8
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 15
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
41/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Winter Sports
22/100
Ski infrastructure & alpine pedigree
Combines ski resort depth, ski resort density, and Winter Olympic skiing results. Separate from climate comfort.
Luxury Infrastructure
80/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Last Update: Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Georgia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: The Russian-occupied Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia due to risk of crime, civil unrest, and landmines. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Georgia. If you decide to travel to Georgia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Georgia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage. South Ossetia and Abkhazia – Level 4: Do Not Travel Russian troops and border guards occupy both South Ossetia and Abkhazia regions. The precise locations of administrative boundary lines are difficult to identify. Entering these areas could lead to arrest, imprisonment, or a fine. Violent attacks and criminal incidents occur in the region. Landmines are a danger to travelers near the boundary lines of both territories. Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Georgia are prohibited from traveling to South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Do not travel to these areas for any reason. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data