Country Profiles: Georgia Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Georgia helps students explore the country’s rich blend of geography, history, politics, and culture through structured research activities. Students begin by identifying key facts such as the capital city Tbilisi, official language (Georgian), population, and currency (Georgian lari). The geography section focuses on Georgia’s location at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, bordered by Russia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Black Sea. Students learn about its mountainous terrain, including the Caucasus Mountains, rivers, and varied climate. In the government and politics section, students research Georgia’s unitary parliamentary republic system, current leaders, and national symbols. The economy section examines agriculture (wine and tea production), tourism, energy, and services. The culture and society portion highlights Georgia’s Orthodox Christian heritage, unique alphabet, traditional polyphonic singing, dance, cuisine (like khachapuri and khinkali), and major festivals. Tourism highlights include Tbilisi’s old town, mountain villages, monasteries, and natural landscapes. Reflection questions invite students to consider Georgia’s geopolitical importance and cultural identity.

Keywords: Georgia, Tbilisi, Caucasus Mountains, Eastern Europe, Western Asia, Black Sea, Georgian language, wine, tourism, Orthodox Christianity, culture, polyphonic singing, khachapuri, khinkali, history, geography, economy, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection, politics