Georgian
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The people of Georgia, who call themselves Kartveli, have inhabited the region for a very long time. While ethnically diverse, about four-fifths of the population are Georgians, with significant minorities including Armenians, Russians, and Azerbaijanis. The Georgian language, part of the Kartvelian family, has its own alphabet dating back to the 5th century.12
Georgia's population is concentrated in valleys between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountains and along the Black Sea coast. The capital, Tbilisi, is a major urban center, and over half the population now lives in cities due to a trend toward urbanization. Georgians are known for their ancient culture, with a literary tradition stretching back to the 5th century CE and a rich history in arts like metalwork and architecture.345
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GeorgiaThe roots of the Georgian people extend deep in history; their cultural heritage is equally ancient and rich. During the medieval period a powerful Georgian kingdom existed, reaching its height between the 10th and 13th centuries. After a long period of Turkish and Persian domination, Georgia was annexed by…
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…likelihood is great that the Georgians, whose name for themselves is Kartveli (“Georgian” derived from the Persian name for them, Gorj), have always lived in this region, known to them as Sakartvelo. Ethnically, contemporary Georgia is not homogeneous but reflects the intermixtures and successions of the Caucasus region. About four-fifths…
Read More…likelihood is great that the Georgians, whose name for themselves is Kartveli (“Georgian” derived from the Persian name for them, Gorj), have always lived in this region, known to them as Sakartvelo. Ethnically, contemporary Georgia is not homogeneous but reflects the intermixtures and successions of the Caucasus region. About four-fifths…
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