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Country straddling East Europe and West Asia in the Caucasus

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Georgia (country): Country straddling East Europe and West Asia in the Caucasus
Georgia is a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and West Asia. It is part of the Caucasus region, bounded by the Black Sea to the west, Russia to the north and northeast, Turkey to the southwest, Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. Georgia covers an area of 69,700 square kilometres (26,900 sq mi). It has a population of 3.7 million, of which over a third live in the capital and largest city, Tbilisi. Georgians, who are indigenous to the region, constitute a majority and a titular nation in Georgia.

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Georgian president tells FRANCE 24 'foreign agents' bill a Russian strategy [Video]

Georgian president tells FRANCE 24 'foreign agents' bill a Russian strategy

Credit: FRANCE 24 English     Duration: 00:46Published
Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law [Video]

Mass brawl breaks out in Georgian parliament over controversial media law

A huge punch-up has erupted in Georgia's parliament over a controversial foreign influence law, some say follows in the Kremlin's authoritarian footsteps.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:03Published
WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched [Video]

WATCH: Brawl in Georgian parliament after MP punched

One politician was hit in the face after being accused of being pro-Russian.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Final day of Judo World Tour in Tbsili [Video]

Final day of Judo World Tour in Tbsili

Georgian judo legend Varlam LIPARTELIANI was celebrated at the final day of the competition.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 03:00Published

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