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The Library of Congress Global Gateway Portals to the World Georgia Find in Portals Web Pages Global Gateway Pages All Library Web Pages Culture : Georgia For Library of Congress contact information and research and bibliographic materials on Georgia, consult the Georgia Country page of the Near East Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division. See also the Library's online catalog for books, and materials in other formats held by the Library and the Library's Thomas Legislative Information page for legislative materials, bills, hearings, acts, etc.) on relations between the United States and the Republic of. Finally, see also An illustrated chapter on the Georgian collections for an illustrated, historical analysis. Centers of learning, archives, associations, etc., whose foci run the gamut of historical and contemporary Georgian culture, from art to literature and from architecture to cinema. Created and maintained by the Collections and Services Directorate About Georgia (http://members.tripod.com/ggdavid/georgia/index.htm)

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Political Information Net Encyclopedia Georgia (country) Encyclopedia of Political Information. Georgia (known from 1990-1995 as the Republic of Georgia ) is a country to the north-east of the Black Sea in the south Caucasus. A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey Armenia Azerbaijan in the south. Sakartvelo (In Detail) (Coat of Arms of Georgia) National motto: Official language Georgian language Capital and largest city Tbilisi Capital's coordinates 41° 43' N, 44° 48' E President Mikhail Saakashvili Area - Total - % water Ranked 118th 69,700 km² Negligible Population - Total (2003E) - Density Ranked 111th 71/km² Independence From Soviet Union 9 April 1991 Currency Lari (GEL) Time zone UTC +4 (DST +5) National anthem Dideba zetsit kurtheuls Internet TLD .ge Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Subdivisions 4 Former Flag ... 10 External links and references History Main article: History of Georgia Georgia was taken over by the Russian Tsarist Empire on September 12, 1801. After the Russian Revolution it declared independence on May 26, 1918 during the Russian Civil War. In February 25, 1921 the Democratic Republic of Georgia was occupied by Soviet Russia and was incorporated into a Transcaucasian Federative Soviet Socialist Republic uniting Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The TFSSR was disaggregated into its component elements in 1936 and Georgia became the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. During the perestroika reforms of the late 1980s, Georgia developed a vigorous multiparty system that strongly favoured independence. The country staged the first democratic multiparty elections in the Soviet Union on October 28, 1990. Shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union on April 9, 1991, Georgia declared independence again. Several areas, including Abkhazia, Ajaria and South Ossetia, quickly became embroiled in separatist disputes that led to civil wars and widespread inter-ethnic violence. The Georgian government still does not control large parts of its territory and an uneasy ceasefire prevails in Abkhazia.

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Home Search About Fidelio ... Save DC Hospital Universal Culture, Ecumenicism, and the Classics " Transcending the Limits of One's Native Culture" " The Three-Church Basilica Type in Georgia" Two Communications from The Republic of Georgia Letters to Editor, Reprinted from FIDELIO Magazine, Vol. X, No. 1, Spring, 2001 Footnotes and figures are not included online Click here to order or subscribe Transcending the Limits of Fidelio has received the following items from readers in the Republic of Georgia. Dr. Nodar Natadze, who is Chairman of the People's Front of Georgia, comments on Schiller Institute founder Helga Zepp LaRouche's article in our Summer-Fall 2000 issue, "Only a New Classical Period Can Save Humanity from a Dark Age" (Vol. IX, No. 2-3). And, two members of the faculty of Tbilisi State University, Dr. Nino Silagadze and Prof. Dr. Tedo Dundua, offer an insightful political interpretation of a unique feature of Georgia's early church architecture. Dr. Natadze's letter was translated from the Russian by Rachel Douglas, and the original English of the Silagadze-Dundua paper has been edited. Native Culture To the editors of Fidelio, Dear ladies and gentlemen

28. Georgia (country) - Enpsychlopedia (19391993) was the Chairman of the Supreme Council of the republic of georgia (a National Parliament). georgian culture, icons. Regions,resorts. http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Georgia_(country)

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Advertisement ( Georgia (country) Georgia Georgian Sakartvelo ), known from to as the Republic of Georgia , is a country to the east of the Black Sea in the southern Caucasus . A former republic of the Soviet Union , it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey Armenia Azerbaijan in the south. (Sakartvelo) Flag Coat of Arms Motto Georgian : The Power is in Unity) Anthem Tavisupleba (Freedom) Capital T'bilisi http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=41_43_N_44_48_E_type:city Largest city T'bilisi Official languages Georgian ... Independence - Date From the USSR 9 April Area Negligible Population est. census Density 5.5 million GDP PPP estimate Currency Lari GEL Time zone ... Calling code Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Subdivisions 4 Origin of the name ... edit History Main article: History of Georgia Two Georgian Kingdoms of late antiquity Iberia in the east of the country and Egrisi in the west, were among the first nations in the region to adopt Christianity (In AD and AD, respectively.) Iberia soon became a part of the

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Republic of Georgia Children Available Applicants may adopt toddlers and older children through the government orphanage system. Children will complete three to six months on the national registry before being available for international adoption. The CAS program provides supplementall noursihment to baby houses and orphanages. Siblings and children with medical challenges are available. Humanitarian support is often provided by CAS to orphanages, children's shelters, and hospitals. About the size of Missouri, the Republic Georgia declared sovereignty in 1990, then gaining independence from Russia in 1991. It's traditionally an agricultural country, quite famous for its wines. Tourism is on the increase, especially along the Black Sea coastal areas. Applicants may adopt babies, toddlers and older children through the government orphanage system. Children will complete three or less months on the national registry before being available for international adoption. The Carolina Adoption Services program provides supplemental nourishment to baby houses and orphanages. Siblings and children with medical challenges are available.

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35. Georgian Culture The georgian culture is located in western Asia in the republic of georgia. This was once a part of the Soviet Union and today is bordered on the north by http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/oldworld/europe/georgianculture.html

Georgian Culture The Georgian culture has been around for several centuries. This has been masked by the fact that Georgia is a relevantly new country, because it was once part of the USSR. In 1991, Georgia became an independent republic and gained its own identity. Georgia has been closely bound by religion since it was introduced into the area in the 4 th Georgia is a culture that is much like the United States in that the population is composed of nearly 100 different ethnic groups. Of all the ethnic groups, Georgians make up 70% of the total population, which is over five million people. For many years Georgia has been under the control of other countries while still maintaining its unique cultural identity. Georgian culture is heavily influenced by both Asia and Europe. The artistic nature of Georgian culture is best expressed in the architecture that reflects both the Asian and European influence. Georgia is most known for the cupola structure. This dominant Georgian ecclesiastic architecture can be traced to domestic dwellings with circular floor plans that date back to the third or fourth millennium BC. Two major forms of ecclesiastic building developed in Georgia; the central domed structure and the basilica. The Georgians are skilled metal workers with tombs exhibiting fine pieces of bronze, silver, and gold. Ancestors of the Georgians were accomplished in smelting, forging, soldering, stamping, and embossing.

36. Article About "Georgia (country)" In The English Wikipedia On 24-Apr-2004 georgia, known from 19901995 as the republic of georgia, is a country to the east of the Main article culture of georgia See also georgian language http://fixedreference.org/en/20040424/wikipedia/Georgia_(country)

The Georgia (country) reference article from the English Wikipedia on 24-Apr-2004 (provided by Fixed Reference : snapshots of Wikipedia from wikipedia.org) Georgia (country) Georgia , known from as the Republic of Georgia , is a country to the east of the Black Sea in the south Caucasus . A former republic of the Soviet Union , it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey Armenia Azerbaijan in the south. Sak'artvelo In Detail) National motto Official language Georgian Capital and largest city Tbilisi Capital's coordinates President Mikhail Saakashvili Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania Speaker of the Parliament Nino Burjanadze Area - Total - % water Ranked 118th 69,700 km² Negligible Population - Total (2003Estimation>E) Density Ranked 111th 71/km² Independence From Soviet Union 9 April Currency Lari (ISO 4217>GEL) Time zone UTC +4 ( DST +5 National anthem Dideba zetsit kurtheuls Internet TLD .ge Calling Code Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Subdivisions 4 Name Origin ... 11 External links and references History Main article: History of Georgia Georgia was taken over by the Russian Tsarist Empire on September 12 . After the Russian Revolution it declared independence on May 26 during the Russian Civil War . In February 25 the Democratic Republic of Georgia was occupied by Soviet Russia and was incorporated into a Transcaucasian Federative Soviet Socialist Republic uniting Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The TFSSR was disaggregated into its component elements in

37. The Georgian Feast Darra Goldstein The georgian Feast The Vibrant culture and Savory Food of the republic of georgia. Buy Paperback $19.95, £12.95 0520-21929-5 http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/8486.html

@import "style.css"; 254 pages, 6 x 9 inches, 30 b/w photographs, 1 map Published July 1999 Available worldwide Entire Site Books Journals E-Editions The Press Darra Goldstein The Georgian Feast The Vibrant Culture and Savory Food of the Republic of Georgia In stockships in 2-3 days Categories: European History European History MORE INFO AND CHOICES Email: Description Table of Contents Awards About the Author ... Related Books "Every Georgian dish is a poem."Alexander Pushkin "If you've got Georgia on your mind, then The Georgian Feast is required reading. This superbly written book is part ethnography, part geography, and part cookbook. Ms. Goldstein describes the rugged topography and turbulent history of this region that was once a crossroad of trade between Asia and Europe. These cultural influences, along with a healthy variety of food-producing environments, have led to a rich native cuisine."Anthony Dias Blue DESCRIPTION (back to top) According to Georgian legend, God took a supper break while creating the world. He became so involved with his meal that he inadvertently tripped over the high peaks of the Caucasus, spilling his food onto the land below. The land blessed by Heaven's table scraps was Georgia. Nestled in the Caucasus mountain range between the Black and Caspian seas, the Republic of Georgia is as beautiful as it is bountiful. The unique geography of the land, which includes both alpine and subtropical zones, has created an enviable culinary tradition. In

38. Georgia (country) A former republic of the Soviet Union, it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey, Armenia, culture. Main article culture of georgia http://www.teachersparadise.com/ency/en/wikipedia/g/ge/georgia__country_.html

Free Teacher Resources First Time Visitors Gift Certificates Education Directory ... Edit this page Georgia (country) Georgia is a country on the Black Sea in the south Caucasus . A former republic of the Soviet Union , it shares borders with Russia in the north and Turkey Armenia Azerbaijan in the south. Sakartvelo coat of arms (In Detail) (Full size) National motto Official language Georgian language Capital and largest city Tbilisi Capital's coordinates 41° 43' N, 44° 48' E Interim President Nino Burdzhanadze Area - Total - % water Ranked 118th 69,700 km² Negligible Population - Total (2003 E Density Ranked 111th 71/km² Independence From Soviet Union 9 April Currency Lari (GEL) Time zone UTC DST +5 National anthem ... Internet TLD .GE Calling Code Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Subdivisions 4 Geography ... 9 External links and references History Main article: History of Georgia Georgia was conquered by the Russian Empire in the 19th century . It declared independence after the Russian Revolution and enjoyed a brief spell of freedom before being reconquered by the Soviet Union in . It was organised as part of the Transcaucasian SFSR until when it became the Georgian SSR. This gained its independence in

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40. The History Of Georgia A unique georgian Christian culture flourished in this multinational state. and was confirmed as chairman of the Parliament of the republic of georgia. http://members.tripod.com/ggdavid/georgia/history.htm

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod Aeon Flux Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Search NAVIGATOR General Information Basic Data History Geography ... Reference Book Tbilisi - the Capital About Tbilisi G UESTBOOK READ WRITE Please send your Recommendations About Georgia from 30 April, 1999 History of Georgia Christianity started to spread in Georgia from the 1st century, and became established as a state religion of Kartli in the 330s and about the same time in West Georgia as well. It meant an orientation toward Rome and Byzantium that would prove a decisive factor in the evolution of the national consciousness and culture. By the mid 400s, 30 bishops were in Kartli. The leader of an anti-Iranian struggle, King of Kartli Vakhtang Gorgasali further strengthened the Kartlian church by making it autocephalic, having secured permission from Constantinopole to elevate the status of the bishop of Mtskheta to that of Catholicos. Christianity destroyed the old Georgian literature and began to create a literature of its own, mostly translations. Georgian writing was first seen in the 5th century. The first examples include inscriptions in the Georgian monastery of the Holy Cross in Palestine, in the Bethlehem desert (Bir-ell-Katt), as well as those in the Sioni Church of Bolnisi, south of Tbilisi. The source of the Georgian script is a controversial problem. Some scholars believe that it appeared long before the Christian epoch, while others relate its appearance to the establishment of the Christian religion. They do not deny the possible existence of a certain original writing in the pre-Christian era. The oldest books translated then were the Gospels and the Old Testament. The Passion of St. Shushanik was written in the 5th century. Another such work by an anonymous author, The Martyrdom of Evstate Mtskheteli is from the 6th century.

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