1. Georgia Robert Aversa

2. 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

3. The Land Water 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 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 Executive Branch - chief of state and cabinet. Elections determined by popular vote for 5 year term

6. History Independence Day – April 9, 1991 Georgia gains independence from Soviet Union 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

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

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

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