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Georgia — Georgia Standard Time (GET)
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Major Cities in Georgia
📝 Georgia Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Popular study destination for medical and IT courses.
- Top Universities: Tbilisi State University, Ilia State University, Georgian Technical University.
- Medium of Instruction: English available in many programs.
- Affordable tuition and living costs compared to Western Europe.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: Visa-free or eVisa entry for many nationalities.
- Popular Destinations: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Kazbegi, Mestia, Kakheti wine region.
- Best Time to Visit: April–June and September–October (pleasant weather).
- Transportation: Well-connected highways, trains, and domestic flights.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Business-friendly environment and low taxes.
- Growing sectors: IT, Tourism, Agriculture, Real Estate, Education.
- Easy digital nomad visa and company registration.
- Cost of living: Affordable; Tbilisi is the main expat hub.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Known for stunning mountain scenery and ancient churches.
- UNESCO Sites: Mtskheta, Upper Svaneti, Gelati Monastery.
- Famous for hospitality, traditional supra feasts, and wine culture.
- Major Festivals: Tbilisoba, New Wine Festival, Independence Day (May 26).
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL).
- Timezone: GET (UTC+04:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 112 (Police, Fire, Ambulance).
- Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug types C and F.