Language
Georgian
Tbilisi, Georgia
Georgian has its own distinctive alphabet and belongs to the Kartvelian family, which is unrelated to its neighbours' languages.
Say hello: გამარჯობა (Gamarjoba) · Script: Georgian (Mkhedruli)
Georgia: leaders, famous people, culture and history
1 place on the atlas covering language. Highlights include Georgian.
What is on the atlas
- Language Georgian
Who leads Georgia?
| President | Mikheil Kavelashvili |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Irakli Kobakhidze |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Georgia’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Georgia
- Queen Tamar medieval monarch of the Golden Age
- Shota Rustaveli poet of The Knight in the Panther's Skin
- Niko Pirosmani painter
- George Balanchine choreographer of Georgian descent
- Ilia Chavchavadze writer and public figure
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Language in Georgia
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Georgia today, a short selection of well-known people from Georgia, and the 1 place pinned for Georgia on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Georgia on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the language page.
Questions about Georgia
Who is the leader of Georgia?
As of July 2026: President: Mikheil Kavelashvili; Prime Minister: Irakli Kobakhidze. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Georgia?
Well-known people connected with Georgia include Queen Tamar (medieval monarch of the Golden Age), Shota Rustaveli (poet of The Knight in the Panther's Skin), Niko Pirosmani (painter), George Balanchine (choreographer of Georgian descent) and Ilia Chavchavadze (writer and public figure).
What languages and scripts is Georgia known for?
Language entries for Georgia on the atlas include Georgian. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Georgia on the map?
Choose See Georgia on the map above, or search for Georgia on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.