National Symbols of Georgia

Last updated on April 17th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
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By Abdou | Updated on April 17, 2024

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Georgia is a country in Europe. It shares borders with 4 countries: Russia, Turkiye, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The people of Georgia are called Georgians. The country is situated in Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Georgia has also been influenced. The etymology of Georgia can be defined as; The terms “Georgia” and “Georgian” appeared in Western Europe in numerous early medieval annals. At the time, the name was folk etymologized.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Georgia include Georgians, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, and Russians.

Georgian Airways is the national airline of Georgia. The national colors of the country are red and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is GEO.

Georgia is known for its Cathedrals Sameba and Sioni, and Freedom Square. The national dish of Georgia is Khachapuri. Chacha, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Georgia is Panduri.

The country has the time zone UTC+4 (Georgia Time GET) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Georgia is divided into 9 regions, and 2 autonomous republics. The capital of the country is Tbilisi, which is also the largest city in Georgia.

The literacy rate in Georgia is 99.6%.

The country’s total area is 69,700 km² (26,900 sq mi), and the total population is 3,989,167 . The country’s average elevation is 1,432 m (4,698 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Kolkhet’is Dablobi (Kolkhida Lowland) opens to the Black Sea in the west; Mtkvari River Basin in the east; good soils in river valley flood plains, foothills of Kolkhida Lowland. The country’s usual climate is warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on the Black Sea coast.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Georgia has 310 km of coastline.

The Georgian lari serves as the national unit of currency, and the National Bank of Georgia ( საქართველოს ეროვნული ბანკი ) is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Georgia is .ge and the country code is +995. Saint George; the lion is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. Georgian National Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. Georgian National Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Georgia is the Chokha, and 26 May is designated as National Day. In Georgia, the majority of the population practices Christianity, Georgian Orthodoxy, and Islam as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Georgia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Georgia’s national animal is Wolf (unofficial). The national flower is Cherokee rose. The national tree of Georgia is the Oak, and the highest peak is Shkhara.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Georgia is Devi.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Georgia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Lelo burti is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Georgia is Shota Rustaveli.

Ilia Chavchavadze is the founder of Georgia. The country’s national anthem was written by David Magradze, and composed by Zakaria Paliashvili.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Georgia is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The country’s national hero is Zviad Gamsakhurdia.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Georgia is a member of the United Nations (UN). Georgia collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “For the Best Moments of Your Life” whereas, ” ძალა ერთობაშია! – Dzala ertobashia – “Strength is in Unity” is the official motto of the country.

Irakli Garibashvili is the current Prime minister of Georgia, and Salome Zourabichvili is the President.

Georgia has declared Georgian as the country’s official language.

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Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Democratic Republic of Georgia
Official name(s)	Georgia
Alternative name(s)	Sakartvelo (transliterated Georgian)
Regional location	Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe
Country name etymology	The terms "Georgia" and "Georgian" appeared in Western Europe in numerous early medieval annals. At the time, the name was folk etymologized
Climate	Warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on the Black Sea coast
Terrain	Largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Kolkhet'is Dablobi (Kolkhida Lowland) opens to the Black Sea in the west; Mtkvari River Basin in the east; good soils in river valley flood plains, foothills of Kolkhida Lowland
Population	3,989,167
National Day	26 May 1918
Language(s)	Georgian
Religion	Christianity, Georgian Orthodoxy, and Islam
Country code	+995
Literacy rate	99.6%
Currency	Georgian lari
Capital city	Tbilisi
ISO	GEO
Domain(TLD)	.ge
Ethnicity	Georgians, Azerbaijanis, Armenians, and Russians
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Georgian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	69,700 km² (26,900 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+4 (Georgia Time GET)
Average elevation	1,432 m (4,698 ft)
Coastline	310 km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Georgia

Motto of Georgia

ძალა ერთობაშია! - Dzala ertobashia - "Strength is in Unity"

National animal of Georgia

The National animal of Georgia is Wolf (unofficial)

National flower of Georgia

The National flower of Georgia is Cherokee rose. Botanical name is Rosa Laevigata.

National bird of Georgia

The National bird of Georgia is Not Declared

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Neighbouring countries of Georgia

Georgian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Whatever the wind brings he takes away with him.

He who is in a hurry always arrives late.

The rich eat when they want, the poor when they can.

You can conquer the whole world with words, but not with drawn swords.

You can buy ’em but they don’t stay bought.

You can better drink from a small well with soft water than from the salty sea.

You cackle in our place but you lay your eggs at someone else’s place.

Whoever I love is the most beautiful.

When you put your nose into the water your cheeks get wet as well.

When three people say you are drunk, go to sleep.

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