Before heading out for your holiday a little research is always better. Just to make things easier for you we've got the basics of this Island right here.
| Category | Details |
|---|
Capital
| Tbilisi |
Currency
| Georgian Lari |
| Currency rate | 1 United Arab Emirates Dirham equals 0.65 Georgian Lari |
Weather
| Tbilisi has a humid, subtropical climate with cold winters and hot summers, though it is much more mild than other cities across its latitude due to shielding from the Caucusus Mountains, and proximity to the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. |
| Language | Georgian and most locals speak Russian. English is only prevalent in touristy areas of Tbilisi and some of the mountain ski regions. |
| Food | The main dishes include: Dumplings called Khinkali (with fillings of mushrooms, potatoes or meat) and a pizza-like dough based Khachapuri are everyone's favourite |
| Water | It is generally safe to drink the tap water but water bottles are affordable too. Georgian Mineral water is highly rated, tasty, and a big export item. |
| Best time to visit | May to August |
Important numbers include:
Fire Brigade 112
Patrol Police 112
Emergency 112
| Hot and humid all year-round, with temperatures usually reaching over 30°C |
| Hot and humid all year-round, with temperatures usually reaching over 30°C |