Holiday me about Georgia
Interesting Facts About Georgia, Europe
The beautiful former Soviet country of Georgia resting high in the
Caucasus Mountains at the meeting point of Europe and Asia is an
unignorable tourist destination for travel-buffs. In a short span
of only three month, from January to March this year (2018), it
witnessed over a million international arrivals. If you wonder what
makes this hotspot so desirable, the fun facts about Georgia below
will give you a better picture.
1. Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions of the
world
Georgia is the birthplace of wine. It was accidentally produced for
the first time between eight to ten thousand years ago in the
Caucasian region. The wine was created by the incidental
fermentation on grapes that was later forgotten in a container.
2. Georgian script has a unique influence of Greek and Iranian
languages
One of the unknown facts about Georgia is that it has its own
writing system the Georgian script, which was used to write in
three different Georgian languages Nuskhuri, Asomtavruli and
Mkhedruli. This script originally had 38 alphabets but today, the
Georgian language has 33 alphabets. One of these traits is the
Georgian alphabet, which was influenced by the Greek and Iranian
scripts but shaped into something uniquely Georgian. The language
displays Greek influence in its letter ordering, while Iranian
influences are also visible in the cursive shapes of the
letters.
3. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Country Mtskheta
One of the most interesting historical facts about Georgia, apart
from its spectacular landscapes, hidden caves and medieval
churches; is its several UNESCO World Heritage sites. It includes
the ancient capital city of Mtskheta, a huge cathedral complex of
Bagrati and Gelati and the mountainous region of Svaneti.
4. Europes highest settlements in Georgia Ushguli and
Bochorna
Ushguli has a wide collection of ancient villages situated in the
mountainous region of Svaneti was recognized as the highest
settlement in Europe, at about 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea
level ,before one person did not settled in the Village of
Bochorna, in the region of Tusheti, Georgia. Therefore now 2Â
highest settlements places of Europe are in Georgia, UshguliÂ
2100 and Bochorna 2345
Tbilisi at sunset
5. Georgia one of the most ecologically diverse countries in
the world
As there are numerous climate zones that are ranging from alpine to
subtropical and to semi-desert, Georgia is known as one of the most
ecologically diverse countries in the world. Also few of the most
exciting animals like bears, leopards and lynxes are found in the
countrys dense forests.
6. Endless tourism opportunities
From trekking, climbing, bird watching, horse riding; exploring
natural beauties to discovering the art of wine making, Georgia has
something to delight every tourist. Take advantage of skiing at the
cheapest ski resorts in Europe or dig into ancient cave cities or
explore some of the finest medieval architectures in the world or
simply relax at world class beach resorts. Georgia has something
for everyone.
Tourists with hiking backpacks in mountain hike in Svaneti on
summer day
7. The Jewish community in Georgia is considered to be one of the
oldest in the world
Georgian Jews in the Caucasus are one of the oldest communities in
the world. Divided into two groups, Georgian Jews have a
2,600-years old history while the Ashkenazi Jews came to the
country in the 19th century. There are approximately 3,000 Jews
living in Georgia today.
8. Fun facts about Georgia: Georgia is a top destination for
snowboarding and skiing
One of the fun facts about Georgia, Europe is that it is one of the
best choices for those who love snowboarding and skiing. With more
than 10 meters of snow every year, and home to the Winter Olympics
in 2014, this place is renowned as the best skiing destination in
Georgia.
9. Tbilisi is derived from Georgian word for warm
Tbilisi the capital of Georgia, got its name from the Old Georgian
word Tpili which means warm. The city also has one of the longest
and steepest funiculars in the world to enjoy the breathtaking
views of the city from the top of the hill.
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