Useful Information

Welcome 

 

 

 

Once you have been accepted as an International Exchange Student  at Caucasus University, it is sure you are coming to Georgia. According to this you need to know some useful tips for living and studying in Georgia.

 

Quick Facts about Georgia:

Capital - Tbilisi

Government - Unitary semi-presidential republic

Currency - Georgian lari (GEL)

Area - 69,700km²

Population - 4,677,401 (July 2006 estimate)

Official Language - Georgian

Religion - Georgian Orthodox 83.9%, Roman Catholic 1.2%,  Muslim 9,9%,  other 0.8%, none 0.7%.

Country code - +995

Time Zone - UTC +4

Georgia is situated at the strategically important crossroads where Europe meets Asia. Georgia has a unique and ancient cultural heritage, and is famed for its traditions of hospitality and cuisine. Georgia presents a remarkable mix of landscapes and climates, ranging from high mountain peaks to wine-growing valleys and lush Black Sea resorts. Georgia is a developing but rapidly improving country with very low levels of both crime and corruption. The capital and largest city is Tbilisi. Tbilisi is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town.

 

International Students Guide.