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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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Hitching in [[File:Georgia is easy! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions jpeg|thumb|250px| Hitchhiking in some places are quite bad so it can take some time but in most of cases there are renovated roadsGeorgia. ]]Spots are very easy to find'''Georgia''' is a country in [[Western Asia]], that borders [[Turkey]], [[Armenia]], just head in the right direction [[Azerbaijan]] and you will find a suitable place to stand[[Russia]]. Older people rarely speak English, they speak Russian but youngsters are speaking English (in most Two part of cases Georgia in big cities; in villages youngsters the North, [[Abkhazia]] and [[South Ossetia]] are speaking only Georgian). And a ''de facto'' independent countries though few phrases in Russian can be handy (or even better in Georgian!)nations recognize their independence.

== Getting Hitching in ==Georgia is 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. Citizens of EUSpots are very easy to find, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand just head in the right direction and many other countries donyou will find a suitable place to stand. Sometimes if luck isn't need visa on your side though and you may have to enter wait for a while and stay on the territory of Georgia only cars who will stop for you are ''marshrutkas'' (microbuses) which expect payment. But remain patient! Eventually someone will stop for 360 daysyou.

When arriving from westUnlike most European countries, your likely point of entry to the country will be [[Sarp-Sarpi border crossing]] with [[Turkey]] usually no one cares if you hitchhike directly on the Black Sea coast. That border crossing has a steady traffic and highways, so it's possible to cross the border on foot.* There is another crossing not a bit further east, from Türkgözü problem to Akhaltsikhe. Although the Turkish border road is large and in good quality, the road from the border to Akhaltsikhe is a really bad dirt-road. Wouldn't recommend this border, although the police there are very friendly and will help you get find a ridespot.

If you Older generations speak Russian as a foreign language, but people in their twenties and younger are going able to [[Armenia]] you speak more English, 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 cross Sadakhlo border, it's possible the villages to walk over the checkpoint and the border police is niceteach English. A few phrases of Russian will be handy or with a little extra effort people will be amazed if you know some Georgian.

Since July 2011 it The Georgian hospitality is also possible to cross the border to Russia for all citizens. == Sleeping == Pitching a tent is a normal thing for incredible and the local people, forbidden only most remarkable experience in city centres and near ruins.  As usual in the former Soviet Union, it is possible to rent private rooms from local people. In any city or small town one need only go into this country but sometimes also a shop or small restaurant and ask if someone has risk as it can become a room. Prices start little bit pushing from around 10 lari, and sometimes tea and even dinner is included. == Food ==It's hard time to be hungry in Georgia. Easy to find delicious and very cheap food in every city, in small villages you will be often invited by localstime. == Climate ==Summer Refusing alcohol can be really hot in Georgia. Temperature is around 35-40°C so you need a lot of water, which isn't problem to find offending for some people (majority of Georgians use tap water) and security from the sun. Winter is quite cold and snowy, especially the north part of Georgia.  == Using police cars ==In Georgia it if there is possible to "hitchhike" with [[police]] cars. Due 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]]== Personal Experience ==* [[Racha]]* [[Samegrelo]]Hitchhikernick - hitchhiked here for 10 days in July 2018.  Entered from Turkey and camped at Batumi as was getting late and started drizzling.  only problem was there were so many bats flying around under bridge, i had to leave and go and luy on beach to avoid getting bitten.  i then hitched up to Mestia to see the beautiful brick towers.  from there onwards to Kutaisi where upon leaving the town to hitch to Tibilisi, i was set on by 4 dogs and the little one bit the back of my leg.  i turned around and went to dodgy old hospital where i got rabies shot for 20usd, and got my next a week later in tibilisi for 5usd. From there i hitched to Armenia border.  average waiting time 30 minutes. most vehicles were cars* [[Samtskhe-Javakheti]]* [[Svaneti]]==Resources==* [[South Ossetia]]{{nomadwiki}}* [[Tusheti]]