They are grammatically not similar. Armenian is an Indo-European language, and Georgian is a South Caucasian or “Kartvelian” language. However, there are a few words that are shared between the two languages through centuries of interaction.

The Central Asia and South Caucasus region for the Global Philanthropy Environment Index includes seven of the countries that were part of the Soviet Union before its disintegration in late 1991. These countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia.

Relations with Georgia are of particular importance for Armenia because under the border blockades imposed against Armenia by Turkey and Azerbaijan because of the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Georgia offers Armenia its only land connection with Europe, with access to its Black Sea ports.

Destination Armenia, this page is about the landlocked country on the crossroad between Europe and Asia. The former Soviet republic is situated in southeastern Europe/western Asia, east of Turkey, north of Iran and south of the mountainous Caucasus region (Transcaucasia). It is also bordered by Azerbaijan and Georgia.

It’s likely that you’ll find many Russian families traveling in Georgia. So, if you want to have the least amount of tourists, choose Armenia. If you prefer to go to a more developed tourist destination, with other tourists, then Georgia should be your choice.

In general, Georgia is the country that has the most to offer and the most developed tourist infrastructure. Azerbaijan might be the best destination for you if you only a week or less to devote to the country, or you are looking for an off-beat city break destination.

From the magnificent Caucasus mountains to the lush green valleys, Armenia is truly one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and you’ll need a camera to capture it all.

While there was some danger a decade back during the Russo-Georgian War, Georgia is now a safe country to visit. In fact, the International Crime Index rated Georgia as the seventh safest country in the world in 2017!

Poverty Data: Georgia. In Georgia, 19.5% of the population lives below the national poverty line in 2019.

The Georgians, or Kartvelians (/kʌrtˈvɛliənz/; Georgian: ქართველები, romanized: kartvelebi, pronounced [kʰɑrtʰvɛlɛbi]), are a nation and indigenous Caucasian ethnic group native to Georgia and the South Caucasus.

Since its independence, Armenia has maintained a policy of complementarism by trying to have positive and friendly relations with Iran, Russia, and the West, including the United States and the European Union. It has full membership status in a number of international organizations and observer status, etc.

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Armenia

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• Yerevan | © Sarine Arslanian.