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Georgia
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The transcontinental nation, georgia is vested on total 69,700 sq km area. Worldwide known as the secular, unitary and semi-presidential country, it is the esteemed member of the united nations, the council of europe, the world trade organization etc. The country has achieved 100% literacy rate in both male and female sections. Service sector is the major GDP contributor followed by the agriculture and industry. The industrial production rate has been recorded near to 13%. With 310 km coastline, the country is endowed with natural resources like manganese deposits, iron ore, copper, minor coal, oil deposits etc. It uses 11.51%(approx.) land for agricultural and allied activities. It is recognized as one of the oldest nation of america.

Snapshot

Official Name - Georgia
Capital City - Tbilisi
Type of Government - Semi-Presidential Republic
Currency - Lari
Fiscal Year - Calendar Year
Official Language(s) - Georgian
Local Time - UTC (UTC+4)
International Dialling Code - +995
Internet Domain - .ge
Major Cities - Atlanta, Columbus, Savannah, Macon
Major Industries - Steel, Aircraft, Machine Tools, Electrical Appliances, Mining, Chemicals, Wood Products, Wine
Major Trading Partners - Turkey, Azerbaijan, Germany, Ukraine Korea
Double Taxation Treaty with India - No



Economic Overview
  • Largest producer of clay and kaolin.
  • Worldwide acclaimed producer of fuller's earth.
  • Leading producer of crushed stone and building stone.
  • It is one of the highly recognized nation for producing egg and broiler.
  • Leading producer of peaches.
  • It is characterized as the highly leading producer of peanuts and pecans.
  • Service sector is the major GDP contributor.
International Trade

Major Export Items
Scrap Metal, Wine, Mineral Water, Ores, Vehicles, Fruits, Nuts

Main Destinations of Exports
Turkey, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, USA, Ukraine, Canada

Major Import Items
Fuels, Vehicles, Machinery and Parts, Grain and other Foods, Pharmaceuticals

Main Origins of Imports
Russia, Turkey, Germany, Ukraine, Azerbaijan

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Georgian Chamber of Commerce & Industry The International Chamber of Commerce in Georgia Business Support Centre
11, Tshavtshavadse I. Prospekt
380079 Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel.: +(995)-(32)-293375/222554
Fax: +(995)-(32)-235760
E-mail: ktm@ean.kheta.ge

24 Chavchavadze Avenue, 4
380079 Tbilisi
Georgia
Tel.: +(995)-(32)-223547
Fax: +(995)-(32)-223547

124, Rustaveli Avenue
Kutaisi-384000
Georgia
Tel.: +(995)-(331)-41155
Fax: +(995)-(331)-41156
E-mail: bsc@bsc.com.ge

Georgian Export Promotion Agency Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade
42a, Al. Kazbegi Avenue
Tbilisi-380077
Georgia
Tel.: +(995)-(32)-250841
Fax: +(995)-(32)-536562
E-mail: gepinfo@gepa.org.ge

28, Gamsakhurdia Street
Tbilisi- 380008
Georgia
Tel.: +(995)-(32)-921929
Fax: +(995)-(32)-934924


Business Visa Rules
  • Passport with 6 months validity.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Copy of confirmed return ticket.
  • Letter of invitation from the business associate or company of georgia. In the case of the foreign companies based in the georgia such letter should be confirmed by the ministry of foreign affairs of the georgia.
Business Hours

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

Public Holidays

Festival Date
New Year's Day January 01
Orthodox Christmas January 07
Orthodox Epiphany/Baptism January 19
Mothers' Day March 03
Women's Day March 08
Orthodox Easter Date Varies
Orthodox Easter Monday Date Varies
Independence Day May 26
Mariamoba (Day of the Virgin Mary) August 28
Svetitskhovloba October 14
Giorgoba (St George's Day) November 23
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