Trivia in Georgia

National symbols

Flag: "Five Cross Flag" with white field and five red crosses

Emblem: Coat of arms depicting Saint George on red shield supported by golden lions

World''s oldest winemaking traces discovered in eastern Georgia earthenware "qvevri."
Capital name Tbilisi derives from "warm springs" with sulfur springs in city.
Europe''s highest permanent settlement is Ushguli village in Svaneti (over 2,100m elevation).
English Georgia and US state Georgia same spelling but unrelated. Called "Country of Georgia" to avoid confusion.
Georgian script is 33-letter unique alphabet, one of world''s 14 phonetic writing systems.
Many historic monasteries are World Heritage sites. Stone cross towers harmonize with mountain landscapes.
Stalin was from central Gori city. Personal museum still remains.
"Sulguni" cheese eaten with wine comes in diverse varieties including smoked and mint.
Traditional dance "Kartuli" is valiant male dance using swords and shields.
Georgia is world-leading manganese producer (western Chiatura mines).