Georgia Republic — Facts
Language
Georgian is the official language but Russian and English are also spoken. In Abkhazia, a region in west Georgia, the Abkhazian language also has the status of an official language.
Currency
The official currency is the Lari (GEL), which is divided into 100 tetri. Cash is the preferred method of payment in Georgia but major credit cards are accepted in established restaurants, hotels and shops in Tbilisi. Euros, Roubles or US Dollars can be exchanged at any of the widespread bureau de change, but other currencies should be changed at the bank. Travelers checks in Euros or US Dollars are recommended and ATM machines can be found in the major cities. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +4.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. The European round two-pin plugs are standard.
Communications
The international dialing code for Georgia is +995. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8~1044 for the UK). Area codes exist, such as 32 for Tbilisi. Mobile phone coverage is good in the capital and along coastal regions, but signal strength is not as good in other areas. Landlines are widely available and Internet access is available in the city and at major hotels.
Duty-Free
Travelers are allowed 250 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use without incurring a customs duty. If importing more than 20kg of goods, a tax of 1 Lari per kilo will apply.
Tourist Office
Georgia Department of Tourism and Resorts, Tbilisi: +955 (32) 381 554
Embassies in Georgia Republic
- United States Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 277 000.
- British Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 274 747.
- Canadian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey (also responsible for Georgia): +90 (0)312 409 2700.
- South African Embassy, Kiev, Ukraine (also responsible for Georgia): +380 (44) 287 7172.
Georgia Republic Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Georgia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 2390.
- Embassy of Georgia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7603 7799.
Emergency
Emergencies: 022.
Language
Georgian is the official language but Russian and English are also spoken. In Abkhazia, a region in west Georgia, the Abkhazian language also has the status of an official language.
Currency
The official currency is the Lari (GEL), which is divided into 100 tetri. Cash is the preferred method of payment in Georgia but major credit cards are accepted in established restaurants, hotels and shops in Tbilisi. Euros, Roubles or US Dollars can be exchanged at any of the widespread bureau de change, but other currencies should be changed at the bank. Travelers checks in Euros or US Dollars are recommended and ATM machines can be found in the major cities. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +4.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. The European round two-pin plugs are standard.
Communications
The international dialing code for Georgia is +995. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8~1044 for the UK). Area codes exist, such as 32 for Tbilisi. Mobile phone coverage is good in the capital and along coastal regions, but signal strength is not as good in other areas. Landlines are widely available and Internet access is available in the city and at major hotels.
Duty-Free
Travelers are allowed 250 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use without incurring a customs duty. If importing more than 20kg of goods, a tax of 1 Lari per kilo will apply.
Tourist Office
Georgia Department of Tourism and Resorts, Tbilisi: +955 (32) 381 554
Embassies in Georgia Republic
- United States Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 277 000.
- British Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 274 747.
- Canadian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey (also responsible for Georgia): +90 (0)312 409 2700.
- South African Embassy, Kiev, Ukraine (also responsible for Georgia): +380 (44) 287 7172.
Georgia Republic Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Georgia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 2390.
- Embassy of Georgia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7603 7799.
Emergency
Emergencies: 022.
Language
Georgian is the official language but Russian and English are also spoken. In Abkhazia, a region in west Georgia, the Abkhazian language also has the status of an official language.
Currency
The official currency is the Lari (GEL), which is divided into 100 tetri. Cash is the preferred method of payment in Georgia but major credit cards are accepted in established restaurants, hotels and shops in Tbilisi. Euros, Roubles or US Dollars can be exchanged at any of the widespread bureau de change, but other currencies should be changed at the bank. Travelers checks in Euros or US Dollars are recommended and ATM machines can be found in the major cities. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +4.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. The European round two-pin plugs are standard.
Communications
The international dialing code for Georgia is +995. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8~1044 for the UK). Area codes exist, such as 32 for Tbilisi. Mobile phone coverage is good in the capital and along coastal regions, but signal strength is not as good in other areas. Landlines are widely available and Internet access is available in the city and at major hotels.
Duty-Free
Travelers are allowed 250 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use without incurring a customs duty. If importing more than 20kg of goods, a tax of 1 Lari per kilo will apply.
Tourist Office
Georgia Department of Tourism and Resorts, Tbilisi: +955 (32) 381 554
Embassies in Georgia Republic
- United States Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 277 000.
- British Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 274 747.
- Canadian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey (also responsible for Georgia): +90 (0)312 409 2700.
- South African Embassy, Kiev, Ukraine (also responsible for Georgia): +380 (44) 287 7172.
Georgia Republic Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Georgia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 2390.
- Embassy of Georgia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7603 7799.
Emergency
Emergencies: 022.
Language
Georgian is the official language but Russian and English are also spoken. In Abkhazia, a region in west Georgia, the Abkhazian language also has the status of an official language.
Currency
The official currency is the Lari (GEL), which is divided into 100 tetri. Cash is the preferred method of payment in Georgia but major credit cards are accepted in established restaurants, hotels and shops in Tbilisi. Euros, Roubles or US Dollars can be exchanged at any of the widespread bureau de change, but other currencies should be changed at the bank. Travelers checks in Euros or US Dollars are recommended and ATM machines can be found in the major cities. Banking hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +4.
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts, 50 Hz. The European round two-pin plugs are standard.
Communications
The international dialing code for Georgia is +995. The outgoing code is 8-10 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 8~1044 for the UK). Area codes exist, such as 32 for Tbilisi. Mobile phone coverage is good in the capital and along coastal regions, but signal strength is not as good in other areas. Landlines are widely available and Internet access is available in the city and at major hotels.
Duty-Free
Travelers are allowed 250 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco, 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use without incurring a customs duty. If importing more than 20kg of goods, a tax of 1 Lari per kilo will apply.
Tourist Office
Georgia Department of Tourism and Resorts, Tbilisi: +955 (32) 381 554
Embassies in Georgia Republic
- United States Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 277 000.
- British Embassy, Tbilisi: +995 (32) 274 747.
- Canadian Embassy, Ankara, Turkey (also responsible for Georgia): +90 (0)312 409 2700.
- South African Embassy, Kiev, Ukraine (also responsible for Georgia): +380 (44) 287 7172.
Georgia Republic Embassies Abroad
- Embassy of Georgia, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 2390.
- Embassy of Georgia, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7603 7799.
Emergency
Emergencies: 022.
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