Georgia

Country code: GE

Location: Southwestern Asia

Area: 69,700 sq km

Population: 4,585,874 (est 2011.)

Capital: T’bilisi

Languages: Georgian 71%, Russian 9%, Armenian 7%, Azeri 6%, other 7%

Currency: Lari

Religions: Georgian Orthodox 65%, Muslim 11%, Russian Orthodox 10%, Armenian Apostolic 8%, other

Industries: steel, aircraft, machine tools, electrical appliances, mining (manganese and copper), chemicals, wood products, wine

Agriculture (products): citrus, grapes, tea, hazelnuts, vegetables; livestock

Exports (commodities): scrap metal, wine, mineral water, ores, vehicles, fruits and nuts

Imports (commodities): fuels, vehicles, machinery and parts, grain and other foods, pharmaceuticals

BDP: 11.23 billion USD (est 2010.)

BDP/p.c.: 4,800 USD (est 2010.)

Trademarks

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