Georgia international travel guide

Georgia international travel guide

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Georgia travel details
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Georgia has a population of 4M with main currency as Georgian Lari. The languages spoken are Georgian. Georgia travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Georgia. Tipping is usually not expected in Georgia. Internet speed in Georgia is on average 8.4 Mbps.In Georgia you drive on the right side.

Georgia travel advice

Exercise normal safety precautions
Protests are common in Georgia, including Tbilisi. Avoid public protests and demonstrations. Transport and essential services may be disrupted. Monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities (see 'Safety'). We advise:  Exercise normal safety precautions overall in Georgia. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : May 3, 2024

Georgia weather

Georgia essential details

Plugs

Georgia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Georgian

Money in Georgia

Currencies

Georgia uses the Georgian lari (symbol: ?), code GEL.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laris. Lari is subdivided into 100 tetris. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 laris and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 tetris.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are common in Georgia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Georgia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Internet in Georgia

Internet

Internet speed in Georgia is on average 8.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Georgia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 20.80 GEL, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Beeline, Geocell or MagtiCom. Georgia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Georgia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Georgia, dial +, then 995 (the country code for Georgia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Georgia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 322 .

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Driving in Georgia

Road rules

In Georgia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Emergecy

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Police
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Ambulance
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Fire department
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Georgia visa advice

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