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Georgia

Georgia. Robert Aversa. The Land Location. Southwestern Front of Asia Boarding Black Sea surrounded by the Black Sea South of Russia North of Turkey and Armenia Geographic coordinates: 42 00 N, 43 30 E. The Land Water Systems.

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Georgia

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  1. Georgia Robert Aversa

  2. The LandLocation • Southwestern Front of Asia • Boarding Black Sea • surrounded by the Black Sea • South of Russia • North of Turkey and Armenia • Geographic coordinates: 42 00 N, 43 30 E

  3. The LandWater Systems • Water Systems consist of many rivers running through mainland • Small creeks and streams are the general water supply for the public • Lake Paravani is the largest lake in Georgia • There are several other lakes in Georgia • Georgian wetlands harbor high number of waterbirds, otters, and fish

  4. Native Wildlife • In the Northeastern Caucasus Mountain regions, visitors can find chamois, bezoar goat, wolves, bears, rare Caucasian tur, and even mountain leopards

  5. Government • Executive Branch - chief of state and cabinet. • Elections determined by popular vote for 5 year term • Government type – Republic • Capital - T'bilisi • Independence - 9 April 1991 (from the Soviet Union) • Constitution - adopted 24 August 1995 • Legal System - based on civil law system • Suffrage - 18 years of age; universal

  6. History • Constitution – August 24, 1995 • Constitution established Democratic Republic • President serves 5 year term, 2 terms max. • Established Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, and Supreme Court • Independence Day – April 9, 1991 • Georgia gains independence from Soviet Union

  7. Current Event • Officials announce scheme to let prisoners shorten jail time • Churches have started allowing prisoners to serve part of their jail time as monks instead • Incarnation has risen 300% since 2004 • Jails are becoming overcrowded

  8. Economy • Unemployment rate – 13.6% (as of 2006) • Population below poverty line – 31% (as of 2006) Major Exports • scrap metal • Wine • mineral water • Ores • Vehicles • fruits and nuts

  9. Culture – Languages spoken • Georgian 71% (official) • Russian 9% • Armenian 7% • Azeri 6% • other 7% • Abkhaz also "official language" in Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia

  10. Places to Visit – Tourist attractions • The Caucasus Mountains • The Black Sea • Lake Paravani

  11. References • "BBC News - Country Profile: Georgia." BBC NEWS | News Front Page. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1102477.stm> • "Georgia (02/09)." U.S. Department of State. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5253.htm> • "Georgia Map, Map of Georgia." World Map, Map of the World. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. <http://www.mapsofworld.com/georgia/> • "Nature of Georgia." Untitled Document. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. <http://www.wildlife.ge/Photos.htm> • "Trekking in Kazbeghi and Tusheti, Republic of Georgia." Adventure Travel Company - Explorers Corner - The World Is Ours to Explore! Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <http://www.explorerscorner.com/caucasus> • "CIA - The World Factbook -- Georgia." Welcome to the CIA Web Site Central Intelligence Agency. Web. 22 Mar. 2010. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/geos/gg.html>

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