Georgian

Headings

Introductions

Map of Republic of Georgia and Quick Facts, More Maps

Georgian - Ethnologue

Georgian Photo Album , Georgian Images

Famous Georgians, more

Georgian Music, more

Megasites

Search Engine Colossus - Georgia Links to primary Georgian language search engines and gateways.

REESWeb - Search Georgia Do a "search keyword" for "Georgia" in the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian and East European Studies website database. Strong in links throughout Eastern and Central Europe as well as with the NIS. 

Google.com Search - Preset for Georgian The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Georgian language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Georgian fonts. (Also included in Language Materials links below.)

Language Materials

Georgian Language Materials Basic language materials as well as links to other resources.

Google.com Search - Preset for Georgian The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Georgian language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Georgian fonts.

Online Dictionaries

YourDictionary.com - Kartvelian (Georgian) Although offerings for Georgian are scant, this site is always being updated with latest resources, so stay tuned.

Online Media and News

OnlineNewspapers.com - Georgia Solid selection of online newspapers from this print media megasite.

Voice of America - Georgian Service Voice of America news broadcasting in target language.

Civil Georgia An online news magazine in English, Georgian and Russian versions.

Yahoo! News - Georgia Latest news in English from a variety of news sources.

SCOLA - Global Foreign Language Portal SCOLA ia a leader in foreign language television news broadcasts. Schedule of broadcasts, insta-classes in some languages, and other useful information.

History and Culture

History of Georgia Excellent online encyclopedia article with links to other related articles and external sites.

The History of Georgia Detailed history by David Mchedlishvili, National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, detracted by irritating pop-ups

Government and Politics

Governments on the WWW - Georgia Includes links to National Institutions and Government sites including President and most Ministries; Embassies in foreign countries, Political Parties, etc.

Political Resources on the Net - Georgia Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.

Country Studies

Georgia - A Country Study Exceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very Detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc.

BBC News Country Profiles - Georgia Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders, essay on media, and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives.

Country Analyses

U.S. Department of State Background Notes - Georgia Background Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, U.S. Relations, and Travel/Business.

International Monetary Fund - Georgia Latest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education.

The World Trade Organization "The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on 

Members and Observers - Georgia (Member)

Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs - Caucasus Region "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment."

Amnesty International - Georgia Amnesty International is a champion defender of human rights worldwide. Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics.

Human Rights Watch - Georgia Human Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. 

Travel Guides

Lonely Planet Destinations - Georgia The people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks.

Yahoo Travel Guide - Republic of Georgia Includes links to history, basics, transportation, dining, shopping and climate.

Professional Organizations and Library Consortia

British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies BASEES, according to its constitution, exists to "advance education for the public benefit in the United Kingdom in the humanities and the social sciences as they relate to the former Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe".

International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) IREX is the premier US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia.

Universities and Centers of Study

Education in the Republic of Georgia Peruse a list of Georgia's universities and educational institutes. Links to Georgian Academy of Sciences - Tbilisi, and Georgian Technical University - Tbilisi.

EuroEducation - Georgia Description of Georgian education system, K-12 and universities.