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|language = Georgian is the official language. The In the west of the country speaks Mengrelian or and Svanare also spoken. Abkhazia and South Ossetia each have their own languages. Russian is universally understoodexcept by some of the young, but they usually speak English instead.

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As usual [[File:Georgia.jpeg|thumb|250px| Hitchhiking in the former Soviet Union, it Georgia.]]'''Georgia''' is possible to rent private rooms from local people. In any city or small town one need only go into a shop or small restaurant country in [[Western Asia]], that borders [[Turkey]], [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]] and ask if someone has a room[[Russia]]. Prices start from around 10 lariTwo part of Georgia in the North, [[Abkhazia]] and sometimes tea and even dinner is included[[South Ossetia]] are ''de facto'' independent countries though few nations recognize their independence.

== Food ==It's hard to be hungry Hitching in Georgiais easy most of the time! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions in some places are quite bad so it can take some time but in most of cases there are renovated roads. Easy Spots are very easy to find delicious and very cheap food in every city, just head in small villages the right direction and you will be often invited by localsfind a suitable place to stand. Sometimes if luck isn't on your side though and you may have to wait for a while and the only cars who will stop for you are ''marshrutkas'' (microbuses) which expect payment. But remain patient! Eventually someone will stop for you.

== Climate ==Summer can be really hot in Georgia. Temperature is around 35-40°C so Unlike most European countries, usually no one cares if you need a lot of waterhitchhike directly on highways, which isnso it't s not a problem to find (majority of Georgians use tap water) and security from the suna spot.

Winter is quite cold Older generations speak Russian as a foreign language, but people in their twenties and snowyyounger are able to speak more English, especially at least in the bigger cities. In villages even youngsters might only speak Georgian but in the last couple of years many young people from English-speaking countries have been sent to the north part villages to teach English. A few phrases of GeorgiaRussian will be handy or with a little extra effort people will be amazed if you know some Georgian.

== Using police cars ==In Georgia The Georgian hospitality is incredible and the most remarkable experience in this country but sometimes also a small risk as it is possible can become a little bit pushing from time to "hitchhike" with [[police]] carstime. Due Refusing alcohol can be offending for some people (if there is another person next to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of driver in the police was undertaken, affecting also car the way chances are very high that the police work famous national drink chacha is offered to you) and deal with people. You should not if you are vegetarian, there could be afraid of asking policeman for information or helpa similar problem. Most probably they will help If you and even more. The police provide 're traveling as a special type of service - they can deliver you couple, try not to the address you are asking - for be too affectionate in public places, as some people who are in a position to extremely conservative and can be harmed or injuredoffended by this, for example when you are a foreigner and traveling alone in Georgia. They can bring you drunk guys may try to the address fight you name or (this happened to one hitchhiker after kissing his girlfriend on a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nightsmarshrutka).

== Regions Border Crossings ==* [[Abkhazia]]* === To [[AdjaraTurkey]]===* There are three open border crossings between turkey and Georgia. The faster and easier for hitchhike is the one close to [[GuriaBatumi]]. It can be very convenient for you even if you are going or coming from south east of Turkey. * [[Imereti]]* [[Kakheti]]== Using police cars ==* In Georgia it is possible to "hitchhike" with [[Kartlipolice]]cars. Due to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of the police was undertaken, affecting also the way the police work and deal with people. You should not be afraid of asking policeman for information or help. Most probably they will help you and even more. You may not even need to ask, as it's not uncommon for police cars in Georgia to pick up hitchhikers, and then pull over other cars or trucks on the road to find a ride going straight to your destination. * [[Khevi]] * [[Khevsureti]]The police also provide a special type of service - they can deliver you to the address you are asking - for people who are in a position to be harmed or injured, for example when you are a foreigner and traveling alone in Georgia. They can bring you to the address you name or to a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nights.* [[Kvemo Kartli]]* [[Pshavi]]* [[Racha]]* [[Samegrelo]]* [[Samtskhe-Javakheti]]* [[Svaneti]]==Resources==* [[South Ossetia]]{{nomadwiki}}* [[Tusheti]]