Georgia today

Today, arriving in Georgia, you will not believe your eyes. A few years ago, it was one of the lagging countries of the collapsed Union. In a short period of time, Georgia managed to turn its development vector 180 degrees and climb up from almost zero.

Tourism has been declared a priority. The pace of development of the country's tourism business is amazing. These are very large projects and the expansion of territories for tourism. Every year there are dozens of modern hotels, hostels, roads are built, restored objects of ancient architecture. Construction and money is no nags!

Georgia today – is the creation of tourist infrastructure of the European level. During the six months from September to February 2013, the number of Russian tourists increased by 72 % compared to last year. Today Georgia is the object of attention of world analysts. The positions of its ratings are steadily rising. From a small, neglected, poor country, it turns into a miniature neat resort wonder, where ancient nuggets are carefully fixed on a solid modern basis.

Government picked up the rate drastically and dramatically. Comfortable conditions for the life of citizens were created, the investment attractiveness of the country and business development were increased. Since 2003, foreign investment has been increasing. The number of taxes has been reduced by 3 times (from 20 to 7). Adopted tax Amnesty obligations until 2004. Some enterprises have been privatized. Business registration procedure has been simplified. A war of corruption has been declared.

The Climate Of GeorgiaThe

A detailed description of the climate of the regions of Georgia, taking into account the time of year, will help tourists and guests of Georgia to Orient and choose the most appropriate time and area for travel, so that it is unforgettable, exciting and brings maximum benefits for recreation, for health correction. Please come to this amazing country, the country of the Caucasus mountains, the Black sea and hospitable people!

Climatic conditions clear air, clean white snow on the tops of the mountains, the slopes, overgrown with lush greenery, radiant sea - all this can lead anyone to delight. Those tourists who visit Georgia can observe all four seasons of the year for one or two days: deep snow on the peaks, fog with rain and snow in the mountains, young grass and spring flowers in the foothills and, finally, hot summer among the evergreen palm trees on the black sea coast. At that time, as the thin cold air in the winter in the mountainous Svaneti takes Your breath away, a hundred kilometers from it, on the black sea coast, ripe lemons and oranges.

the Main Caucasian ridge protects Georgia from the cold air masses invading from the North. Unable to overcome this powerful barrier they flow around the ridge from the West and East, but in contact with the warm waters of the Black sea and the heated land surface, get to Georgia is less cold. Due to this, the climate here is much warmer than in its neighboring areas located at the same latitudes.

the Mountain ranges of Western Georgia and the Black sea lying on its shores have a significant impact on the formation of the local climate. In addition, the importance of a kind of climatological divisions - ridges that extend perpendicular to the direction of movement of the Western humid air. Invading from the Black sea, the air masses rich in water vapor burst with heavy rains in Western Georgia and, already depleted by moisture, pass through the Likhi (Suram), Meskhetian and Arsian ridges. That is why there is relatively little rainfall in Eastern Georgia and the climate is drier.

On the entire Eastern coast of the Black sea warm Sunny weather often lasts even in winter; in December, when the mountains are covered with snow in Colchis green trees, roses bloom, the sun shines and warms so much that you can sunbathe and even swim in the sea. However, sometimes in Colchis observed in winter cold snap, frost and snowfall caused by unexpected breakthroughs of Arctic air from the North. These cooling detrimental effect on heat-loving citrus crops.
Colchis is dominated by Western and Eastern winds. Easterly winds are predominantly teneobraznyh character. Hairdryers - are warm, dry winds blowing from the mountains, reach especially big power in the Eastern part of the Kolkheti lowland (in the districts of Zestaponi, Terjola, Kutaisi). They reduce humidity and increase temperature. In the black sea strip in the daytime are common sea breezes, which bring refreshing coolness during the summer heat.
the Mountainous relief caused a pronounced vertical climate zone in Georgia. For example, the climate of Colchis retains its subtropical character (from the agro-climatic point of view) to about 500-600 m. above sea level, and above is a zone of humid moderately warm climate; from a height of about 1000 m extends a band of moderately cold climate, and even higher is common climate with cold and humid winters, cool summers. Above the border of forest vegetation (2000-2200 m. above sea level) there is a zone of cold Alpine climate. There's no real summer here. At altitudes of 3400-3500 m. eternal snow and glaciers reign.

On the entire Eastern coast of the Black sea warm Sunny weather often lasts even in winter; in December, when the mountains are covered with snow in Colchis green trees, roses bloom, the sun shines and warms so much that you can sunbathe and even swim in the sea. However, sometimes in Colchis observed in winter cold snap, frost and snowfall caused by unexpected breakthroughs of Arctic air from the North. These cooling detrimental effect on heat-loving citrus crops.
the Moderately humid subtropical region of Eastern Georgia at the same altitudes is characterized by a different temperature regime. The average January temperature is usually 1-2° lower than in Western Georgia. Plains and foothills are poor in atmospheric moisture; annual rainfall does not exceed 400-700 mm. In the mountains, humidity increases, and in the area of the Cross pass annual rainfall already reaches 1500 mm. The driest period in Eastern Georgia - winter, and the maximum rainfall occurs in late spring - early summer.
Relatively more warmth and humidity is the Inner Kakheti, in particular the Alazani plain, the climate is similar to the climate of the southern foot of the Italian Alps. The average temperature in January varies between 0° and 1°, the temperature of the warmest month is 23-25°, and the annual rainfall reaches 800-1000 mm. The type of climate of the Inner Kartli plain is slightly different from the Inner Kakheti. The only difference is in the amount of precipitation and a bit more severe winter (the average January temperature in the Inner Kartli -1,5°). In Lower Kartli the climate is moderately warm, steppe, with hot summers. The average temperature in January here is 0.2° to 0°, and in July 23° to 25°. Precipitation in the range of 500 mm.
The IOR Plateau

Borjomi-Bakurian region is characterized by a moderately cold climate of Western European type, but due to the mountainous terrain climatic conditions are subject to vertical zonality.
In the lower part, in the Borjomi gorge, for five months of the year, the average temperature is above 10°, and in the summer months exceeds 15°. The temperature of the warmest month is about 19°; winter is snowy and quite severe, the average temperature in January is -3°. High altitudes (1600-1700 m above sea level) make the climate of Bakuriani more severe: the average temperature of the warmest month is about 15°, the coldest -7,4°. On the mountains surrounding Bakuriani, the climate becomes Alpine.
Strong, stable snow cover, clear Sunny winter weather and mountains make Bakuriani one of the most popular places for skiing. In the foothills of Eastern Georgia, the climate is moderately humid with moderately cold winters and long warm summers. In the zone of the middle and upper slopes of the mountains of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus is dominated by a moderately humid climate with cold winters and cool summers. This zone of broad-leaved, mainly beech forests in all seasons is characterized by abundant rainfall. Their maximum falls in the spring and early summer, and at least in the winter. Above the forest zone is widespread Alpine climate.
The Javakheti volcanic highlands have a pronounced continental climate. Summer is long and warm; during 4-5 months the average temperature exceeds 10°, the average temperature of the warmest month is 17°. But winters are severe (average temperature in January is 8° below zero). Precipitation falls less than in other regions of Georgia, located at the same height (550-650 mm. per year), snow cover lasts almost 4-5 months per year.

Georgian cuisine

The feast of the Caucasian and Georgian cuisine Do you know how Caucasian feast and cuisine differ from European? That's right, for most people from the Caucasus, a feast is not just a meal, a feast for Caucasians, including Georgians - it's a great opportunity to talk with interesting people or discuss the latest news. But this does not mean that cooking in Georgia is not given due attention, on the contrary, Georgian cuisine is such dishes that you should definitely try in your life. Believe me, Georgian dishes are very tasty!

Tourism has been declared a priority. The pace of development of the country's tourism business is amazing. These are very large projects and the expansion of territories for tourism. Every year there are dozens of modern hotels, hostels, roads are built, restored objects of ancient architecture. Construction and money is no nags!

Georgia today – is the creation of tourist infrastructure of the European level. During the six months from September to February 2013, the number of Russian tourists increased by 72 % compared to last year. Today Georgia is the object of attention of world analysts. The positions of its ratings are steadily rising. From a small, neglected, poor country, it turns into a miniature neat resort wonder, where ancient nuggets are carefully fixed on a solid modern basis.

Government picked up the rate drastically and dramatically. Comfortable conditions for the life of citizens were created, the investment attractiveness of the country and business development were increased. Since 2003, foreign investment has been increasing. The number of taxes has been reduced by 3 times (from 20 to 7). Adopted tax Amnesty obligations until 2004. Some enterprises have been privatized. Business registration procedure has been simplified. A war of corruption has been declared.

Snacks - herbs, sauces and cheeses So, what is GEORGIAN CUISINE? First of all, Georgian cuisine is famous all over the world for its SNACKS. In principle, these are independent full dishes, just some of them are served cold. Do you think that it is easy to prepare Georgian snacks consisting mainly of greens? By no means, only the chefs working on the preparation of the most famous dishes from this wonderful cuisine know how difficult it is! However, Georgian cuisine is as complex as any Caucasian cuisine, such as Armenian or Azerbaijani.
You know how to cook you need to make efforts in order to cook jonjoli? Very much, and it seemed to prepare a regular snack of greens, which "jonjoli" is, it takes a little time and effort! In General, this is one of the most delicious snacks in Georgian cuisine. The main ingredient of this dish is herbs (Basil, thyme, mint or cilantro), which are collected only in one place - a small Georgian settlement Lechkhum. Have You ever tried such a dish of Georgian cuisine as "pkhali" - the same herbs, only cooked and seasoned with a wonderful nut sauce? No, be sure to do it!

By the way, sauces in Georgian cuisine deserve separate and numerous compliments! One of the remarkable features of sauces in Georgian cuisine is that only vegetable ingredients are used in their preparation. One of the most popular ingredients for Georgian sauces are the same nuts that are used in the preparation of such delicious sauces as "setsebeli" or "baže".
in Addition to fragrant herbs and delicious sauces, Georgian cheeses are also used in the preparation of Georgian snack dishes. Georgians love their cheese and often use it in their kitchen. However, the use of cheeses is somewhat specific; after all, we are used to the fact that the cheeses are served to the table as a dessert, well, or in some cases, as a snack. In Georgia, cheeses are also served as dessert and appetizer, BUT only in Georgia, and almost nowhere in the world, cheeses are often used as the main ingredients for cooking. For example, cheese is used in many Georgian pies. Almost every region of Georgia has its own "version" of Georgian cheese. However, each type of cheese is valued in its own way. For example, in the Imereti region soft cheese flavored with mint is prepared, and in the teuleti Region mutton cheese is made, which is prepared in small bags.
Snacks in Georgian cuisine are very tasty, varied and satisfying. They can easily eat, and not reaching the main course! Here are just a small part of the popular Georgian "snacks": "satsivi" (Turkey appetizer), "lobio" (dishes from boiled beans, which have several dozen variations in Georgian cuisine), "hashlama" (boiled meat seasoned with herbs), "rachinskaya" ham and many other dishes. And it will be even tastier if all this is washed down with real Georgian wine!

Khachapuri As we have already said, Georgian cuisine is very diverse! One of the only restaurants you can find several types of. "Khachapuri" is popular not only in Georgia but also in the CIS countries. Moreover, many of us know Georgian cuisine only by "khachapuri"!
"Khachapuri" is not the same everywhere! For example, in the "khevsuri khachapuri" in addition to cheese, put also herbs, in the "Racha khachapuri" instead of cheese use beans, "Adjarian khachapuri" has nothing to do with "Imereti", because one of the main ingredients in its preparation is an egg, etc. Each Georgian region has its own "khachapuri", as well as cheese. Therefore, be careful when choosing this or that "variety" of this Georgian pie!

Soups So, with "khachapuri", we smoothly moved from snacks to the main dishes of Georgian cuisine. First, let's talk about Georgian SOUPS! For example, the famous soup "Hashi", which is eaten only in the morning. So do not even try to order it in the afternoon or, worse, in the evening. Soup "Hashi" made of beef drumsticks, scar and Sychugov. And what about the soup "muzhuzhi" - a dish of boiled half-marinated pork. It is prepared from either pig's trotters and tails, either from young pork meat, most often a pig. However, the real muzhuzhi must necessarily combine both types of meat, each of which is prepared in a slightly different way, after which they are combined into a dish. Oh, Yes, we forgot To tell you about the very popular soups in Georgia - "kharcho", "chihirtma" (lamb soup or most often from poultry meat (chicken, Turkey) on an egg-acid basis), "bozbashi" (lamb soup) and other dishes. However, You probably know how delicious they are, well, if you do not know, we advise You to try these dishes!

Meat dishIt's no secret that in the Caucasus they know how to cook meat, but it is especially good for Georgians. In addition, the Georgian cuisine has a very large selection of meat dishes - is "buglama" (dishes of seasoned lamb), "basturma" (fried beef fillet), "khinkali" (Georgian dumplings), "kuchmachi" (a dish of liver, heart, lung and even language), "chakhokhbili" (a dish of poultry meat, often chicken, rarely pheasant) and many other dishes. And shish kebabs made from almost all kinds of meat - lamb, pork, and even fish - sturgeon.

Borani. Borani - the second dish, which is a combination of separately cooked chicken tapaka type with a large number of stewed vegetables separately from poultry, poured matsoni. As the vegetable part is the main dishes in volume (and the effort on her cooking takes longer), very often in fact the company has only referred to this vegetable part. As a vegetable basis for borani use spinach, green beans and eggplants. It is also characterized by the use of a large number of spices.
In the traditional serving of the finished dishes, the vegetables are divided into two equal parts, one placed on the bottom of the dish, then put it cut into 8 - 10 pieces of chicken on top cover with other half of vegetables, all together, pour yoghurt with saffron infusion and sprinkle with cinnamon.

KhinkaliThere are in Georgia and their "dumplings" - "khinkali". Their main difference is the shape: the dough with the minced meat laid inside is collected in small folds into knots and tightly fastened. Yes, and eat khinkali usually hands, by taking over a knot. Khinkali is a national dish of Georgian cuisine from the mountain regions of Pshavi, Mtiuleti and Khevsureti of Georgia, then the dish spread to other regions of the Caucasus. Georgian khinkali in composition and method of preparation differ significantly from Dagestan khinkal (and Azerbaijani khingal), which is a different type of dish. However, the word khinkali, according to experts, has Avar etymology and dates back to the plural form hhink-al Avar noun chink

Mchadi. Mchadi - tortilla of corn flour, baked in pans on coals, and in urban conditions, either on the stove or on a baking sheet in the oven. The best mchadi baked in stone pans ketsi. In this case, the dough for mchadi is simply smeared on the bottom of the ketsi, and the top is closed with a heated sheet of tin, on which hot ash and coals are poured. Sometimes mchadi baked in clay ketsi, covering the top of another of the same ketsi, which is sprinkled with ash and coals. Baking in a clay pan lasts about 1 h. When baking on metal pans mchadi closed lid and bake first on the one hand, and then turn over and bake the other side, no longer covering the lid. Cooking time with this method is reduced by almost half, but the quality deteriorates mchadi. Mchadi is of two types - simple and with additives that interfere directly into the dough. Such additives are most often grated Imeretian cheese and mashed boiled beans mixed with spicy herbs.

Dessert And finally, DESSERTS of Georgian cuisine. If You have not tried HUGE Georgian cakes, you have lost a lot! And in the Georgian cuisine there are such Goodies as "churchkhela" and "pelamushi" - delicious sausages made during the harvest of grapes "rtveli", made from flour, sugar and grape juice.

Region of Georgia

Today, arriving in Georgia, you will not believe your eyes. A few years ago, it was one of the lagging countries of the collapsed Union. In a short period of time, Georgia managed to turn its development vector 180 degrees and climb up from almost zero.

Tourism has been declared a priority. The pace of development of the country's tourism business is amazing. These are very large projects and the expansion of territories for tourism. Every year there are dozens of modern hotels, hostels, roads are built, restored objects of ancient architecture. Construction and money is no nags!

Georgia today – is the creation of tourist infrastructure of the European level. During the six months from September to February 2013, the number of Russian tourists increased by 72 % compared to last year. Today Georgia is the object of attention of world analysts. The positions of its ratings are steadily rising. From a small, neglected, poor country, it turns into a miniature neat resort wonder, where ancient nuggets are carefully fixed on a solid modern basis.

Government picked up the rate drastically and dramatically. Comfortable conditions for the life of citizens were created, the investment attractiveness of the country and business development were increased. Since 2003, foreign investment has been increasing. The number of taxes has been reduced by 3 times (from 20 to 7). Adopted tax Amnesty obligations until 2004. Some enterprises have been privatized. Business registration procedure has been simplified. A war of corruption has been declared.