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Neighboring Countries of Georgia

Q: Which is the longest border of Georgia?

The longest land border of Georgia is with Russia (894 km); the shortest is with Armenia (219 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Georgia?

The land borders of Georgia total 1,814 km. By number of neighbours Georgia ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Georgia shares land borders with 4 countries: Russia (894 km), Azerbaijan (428 km), Türkiye (273 km) and Armenia (219 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

1,814 km

Total land borders

310 km

Coastline

69,700

Area in km²

Georgia
Neighbouring countries
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Countries bordering Georgia

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Georgia citizens
Russia	894 km	Moscow	Visa-free · 90 days
Azerbaijan	428 km	Baku	Visa-free · 90 days
Türkiye	273 km	Ankara	Visa-free · 90 days
Armenia	219 km	Yerevan	Visa-free · 180 days

Russia accounts for 49% of Georgia's 1,814 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Georgia

Location

Southwestern Asia, bordering the Black Sea, between Turkey and Russia, with a sliver of land north of the Caucasus extending into Europe; note - Georgia views itself as part of Europe; geopolitically, it can be classified as falling within Europe, the Middle East, or both

Area

69,700 km² — slightly smaller than South Carolina; slightly larger than West Virginia

Terrain

Largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Kolkhet'is Dablobi (Kolkhida Lowland) opens to the Black Sea in the west; Mtkvari River Basin in the east; fertile soils in river valley flood plains and foothills of Kolkhida Lowland

Climate

Warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mt'a Shkhara 5,193 m. Lowest: Black Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 1432 m.

Natural resources

Timber, hydropower, manganese deposits, iron ore, copper, minor coal and oil deposits; coastal climate and soils allow for important tea and citrus growth

Natural hazards

Earthquakes

Good to know

Note 1: strategically located east of the Black Sea, Georgia controls much of the Caucasus Mountains and the routes through them note 2: the world's four deepest caves are all in Georgia, including two that are the only known caves on earth deeper than 2,000 m: Krubera Cave at -2,197 m (-7,208 ft; reached in 2012) and Veryovkina Cave at -2,212 (-7,257 ft; reached in 2018)

Neighbours of Georgia's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Georgia

How many countries border Georgia?

Georgia shares land borders with 4 countries: Russia (894 km), Azerbaijan (428 km), Türkiye (273 km) and Armenia (219 km).

Which is the longest border of Georgia?

The longest land border of Georgia is with Russia (894 km); the shortest is with Armenia (219 km).

Is Georgia landlocked?

No. Georgia has 310 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Georgia?

The land borders of Georgia total 1,814 km. By number of neighbours Georgia ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Georgia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Georgia citizens can visit 4 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Russia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Armenia.

What is the highest point of Georgia?

Mt'a Shkhara 5,193 m. The lowest point is Black Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).