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Peculiarly, the locals don't call their homeland Georgia. The local Georgians refer to their country as Saqartvelo or საქართველო, in the local language. The origins of the name Georgia are also largely unknown. One suggestion, however, is that, during the Middle Ages, Christians believed that St. George was the patron saint of the country. Evidently, the name stuck
Georgian labels may not be lining your cellar, but the country is in fact considered the birthplace of wine. As far back as 8000 years ago, Georgians are said to have started producing wine, but in their own special way. Word has it that the origins of their wine production were entirely accidental. Some lucky soul poured grape juice into a qvevri, an earthenware jar, and buried it in a shallow pit. The result? A glass or two of Georgia's finest
Small in size, but a giant in historic stature. Georgia has no fewer than three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery, the former capital of Mtskheta, a significant stop on the Silk Road of old and the ancient villages and towers of the Svaneti region in the Caucasus Mountains
Another of our favourite fun facts about Georgia is that it earns a spot amongst the world's most ecologically diverse regions. The country's 12 climate zones have spawned an incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife. Outdoors enthusiasts will adore an opportunity to hit the ski slopes and hike canyons, while wildlife lovers can spot wolves, lynx and bears in the forest