Georgia

Georgia, the Republic, is not to be confused with Georgia the US State. Once part of the former Soviet Union, Georgia naturally shares its border with Russia as well as Azerbaijan, Turkey and Armenia. The highest mountains in Europe dominate Georgia and the Likhi Range divides the country in half. As well as majestic mountains, Georgia also has a number of glaciers, high plateaux, lakes and hot springs. Georgia’s diverse climate creates an unusual landscape of marsh forests, swamps, rain forests, eternal snow and glaciers. Georgia also has fantastic architecture with stone watchtowers, carved wooden balconies, richly frescoed churches and Art Nouveau.