Special Sub-Topic: Georgia Trivia Authored by: Vermic Sub-topic of: Former Soviet Republics

Georgia has 1,461 km of land boundaries. How many countries does Georgia border?

Four. Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkey

What was the estimated population of Georgia in July 2000?

5,019,538.

What is the capital of Georgia?

Tiblisi.

Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. However, in the 20th century Georgia was independent for a three year period, before it became a part of the USSR. When was that period of three years of independency?

1918-1921. This period 1918-1921 was following the Russian Revolution.

What is the main natural hazard in Georgia?

Earthquakes.

In what year did Georgia became independent, after the Soviet Union dissolved?

1991.

One of the best Georgian soccer players in Shota Arveladze. For what European club did he played for many years during the late 1990s?

Ajax - The Netherlands.

Which of these four cities in Georgia is the most westerly?

Sokumi.

The region of Abkhazia is in what part of Georgia?

North-West.

Georgia borders which sea?

Black Sea.