Where we are
Georgia - the ancient country with more then 25-century of history is a bridge, between Europe and Asia. Georgia is bordered by the Russian Federation, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Black Sea.
Language center (LC) "Georgia" is located in the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. The capital, Tbilisi, stands on the banks of the River Mtkvari, in a valley surrounded by hills. It is best seen from the top of Mount Mtatsminda. With its warm climate, stone houses built around vine-draped courtyards, and winding streets, the city has a lively, Mediterranean atmosphere.
Explore culture and traditions of Georgia
We arrange for students sightseeng tours around Tbilisi. It helps you to explore the capital of our country with its ancient history, faseinating monasteries and cathedrals, country of vineyards.
You'll visit the old part of city. Sioni Cathedral church - the residence of the Patriarch of Georgian orthodox church, Metekhi Temple, the Botanical Gardens, the Turkish Baths built in the 5th century, Narikala Fortress built in 4th century, visit of ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta (25 km from Tbilisi), Jvari monastery (VI c.) Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI c.), Golden Fund museum, the Mother of Georgia monument and etc.
Facts about the Georgian language
Georgian is the official language of the Republic of Georgia. There are approximately 6 million native speakers of Georgian worldwide. The vast majority of Georgian speakers are located in Georgia but significant size communities can also be found in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Russia.
Georgian belongs to the Southern branch of the Caucasian family of languages. Its closest relations are Svan and Megrelian, which are spoken primarily in Northwest Georgia. Georgian possesses a number of dialects but is most commonly grouped into either Eastern or Western dialects. Standard Georgian is based on Eastern dialects.
Georgian employs it own unique form for writing. Called Mkhedruli (the military/secular writing), the Georgian alphabet consists of thirty-three letters: 5 vowels and 28 consonants.
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