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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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Summer can be really hot Hitching in Georgiais easy most of the time! Short waits and very friendly people. Temperature is around 35-40°C Road conditions in some places are quite bad so it can take some time but in most of cases there are renovated roads. Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you need will find a lot of water, which suitable place to stand. Sometimes if luck isn't problem on your side though and you may have to find wait for a while and the only cars who will stop for you are ''marshrutkas'' (majority of Georgians use tap watermicrobuses) and security from the sunwhich expect payment. But remain patient! Eventually someone will stop for you.

Winter is quite cold and snowyUnlike most European countries, especially the north part of Georgiausually no one cares if you hitchhike directly on highways, so it's not a problem to find a spot.

== Using police cars ==In Georgia it is possible Older generations speak Russian as a foreign language, but people in their twenties and younger are able to "hitchhike" with [[police]] cars. Due to the country's desire to become speak more EuropeanEnglish, a major reform of at least in the police was undertaken, affecting also bigger cities. In villages even youngsters might only speak Georgian but in the way last couple of years many young people from English-speaking countries have been sent to the police work and deal with peoplevillages to teach English. You should not A few phrases of Russian will be afraid of asking policeman for information handy or help. Most probably they with a little extra effort people will help be amazed if you and even moreknow some Georgian.

The police provide Georgian hospitality is incredible and the most remarkable experience in this country but sometimes also a small risk as it can become a special type of service - they little bit pushing from time to time. Refusing alcohol can deliver you be offending for some people (if there is another person next to the address driver in the car the chances are very high that the famous national drink chacha is offered to you) and if you are asking - for people who are in vegetarian, there could be a similar problem. If you're traveling as a position couple, try not to be harmed or injuredtoo affectionate in public places, for example when you as some people are a foreigner extremely conservative and travelling alone in Georgia. They can bring you be offended by this, and drunk guys may try to the address fight you name or to a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have (this happened to fill out and sign one hitchhiker after kissing his girlfriend on a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nightsmarshrutka).

* [[ZugdidiBorjomi]]* [[Mestia]]* [[TelaviBakuriani]]

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== Regions Using police cars ==* In Georgia it is possible to "hitchhike" with [[Svanetipolice]]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. * [[Kakheti]] * [[Adjara]]* [[Samegrelo]]* [[Racha]]* [[Guria]]* [[Imereti]]* [[Kvemo Kartli]]* [[Pshavi]]* [[Khevi]]* [[Kartli]]* [[SamtskheThe police also provide a special type of service - they can deliver you to the address you are asking -Javakheti]]* [[Tusheti]]* [[Khevsureti]]* [[Abkhazia]]* [[South Ossetia]]{{IsIn|Western Asia}}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.