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Location: Southeastern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia
Population: 5.7 million (1995 estimate)
Capital: Tbilisi
Comparative area: Slightly larger than South Carolina
Religions: Georgian Orthodox 65%, Russian Orthodox 10%, Muslim 11%, Armenian Orthodox 8%, unknown 6%
Landscape: Great Caucasus Mountains cover northern part of country, Little Caucasus Mountains cover the soutt; Rion Valley and coastlands along Black Sea
Recognized by International Olympic Committee: 1993

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