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Georgian Language

Georgian CD-ROM
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Where does Georgian come from?
Georgian belongs to the Caucasian family of languages. It is the most widely spoken of these languages, and the only one with an ancient literary tradition.

How many people speak Georgian?
Georgian is spoken by approximately 4 million people in Georgia (80% of the total population).

In how many countries?
Georgian is spoken in Georgia, an ancient country located in Transcaucasia on the South Eastern corner of the Black sea.

Georgian Culture

A spot of Culture

Literature
Among literary works written in Georgian, Shota Rustaveli's long poem The Knight in the Panther Skin occupies a unique position as the Georgian national epic. Supposedly Rustaveli was a government official during the reign of Queen Tamar (1184- 1212), late in the golden age. In describing the questing adventures of three hero-knights, the poem includes rich philosophical musings that have become proverbs in Georgian. Even during communist rule, the main street of the Georgian capital was named after Rustaveli.

Georgian Music and Dance
Georgia is known for its rich and unique folk dance and music. Georgian male performers dance on their toes without the help of special blocked shoes. Georgian folk music, featuring complex, three-part, polyphonic harmonies, has long been a subject of special interest among musicologists. Men and women sing in separate ensembles with entirely different repertoires. Most Georgian folk songs are peculiar to individual regions of Georgia.

Georgian Food and Drink
Local dishes include pkhali (made from young spinach leaves pounded together with spices) and cured meat (basturma). The ceremonial dinner (supra), a frequent occurrence in Georgian homes, is a highly ritualized event that itself forms a direct link to Georgia's past. On such occasions, rounds of standardized and improvised toasts typically extend long into the night. Georgian cuisine, which includes a variety of delicate sauces and sharp spices, is also an important part of the culture that links the generations.

Georgian Attractions
Georgia is bordered by the Russian Federation, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Black Sea. Enclosed high valleys, wide basins, health spas with famous mineral waters, caves and waterfalls combine in this land of varied landscapes and striking beauty. The capital, Tbilisi, stands on the banks of the River Mtkvari, in a valley surrounded by hills. It is best seen from the top of Mount Mtatsminda. With its warm climate, stone houses built around vine-draped courtyards, and winding streets, the city has a lively, Mediterranean atmosphere. Sukhumi, the capital of Abkhazia in the far northwest of Georgia, was until civil unrest a relaxed, sunny port/resort, renowned for its beaches fringed with palms and eucalyptus trees, lively open-air cafes and cosmopolitan population.

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