Capital of Georgia: Tbilisi
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Georgia sits in Asia, has a population of 3,744,385, and uses the GEL. Official languages include Georgian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Tbilisi
- Continent: Asia
- Population: ~3,744,385
- Area: 69,700 km²
- Population density: 53.7 people per km²
- Official language: Georgian
- Currency: GEL
- ISO code: GE
How big is Georgia?
By population, Georgia ranks 130th in the world, holding roughly 0.05% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 119th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Georgia has 53.7 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Asia, Georgia is the 40th most populous country of 48.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Georgia in population are Eritrea (3,684,032) and Croatia (4,030,358).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Ireland (70,273 km²) and Sierra Leone (71,740 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Georgian is listed as an official language of Georgia alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Georgia uses the GEL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Georgia in Asia
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are China, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Asia is the block Georgia belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Georgia and a page on the flag of Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Georgia?
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
What is the population of Georgia?
About 3,744,385, making it the 130th most populous country in the world.
How big is Georgia?
69,700 square kilometres, ranking 119th by land area, at a density of 53.7 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Georgia use?
The GEL, which no other country uses.