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           GEORGIA
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Georgia is a republic in the
southwest of the former USSR,
occupying the central and
western parts of the Caucasus.
Almost 40% of the country is
covered with forests.
Agriculture is the main
occupation, especially tea
cultivation and fruit growing.
It is rich in minerals and has
many industries. Georgia
declared itself independent in
1991.

Area (Sq. Km.): 69,700

Population: 5,167,000

Capital: Tbilisi

Language:
Georgian
Russian

Religion:
Not recorded

Government Type:
In transition

Money: Rouble

Embassy:
None

Not a member of the CIS

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Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

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