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    Georgia: Where Continents and Cultures Converge

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    28 de jan. de 2026
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    Explore the fascinating story of Georgia (Sakartvelo), an ancient civilization at Europe's edge that preserved its unique identity despite powerful neighbors and complex geopolitics from ancient winemaking to modern democracy.

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    Georgia shows it's possible to be both deeply traditional and thoroughly modern, using ancient methods as competitive advantages rather than obstacles to modernization.

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    Learning about the history and culture of the country, Georgia, including current status

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