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News– Recently, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO).

About Georgia

Location: It is a country in the Transcaucasia region, situated at the intersection of Eastern Europe and West Asia.
Capital: Tbilisi
Bordering Countries:
- North & Northeast: Russia
- East & Southeast: Azerbaijan
- South: Armenia and Türkiye
Bordering Water Body: Black Sea (to the West)
Geographical Features:
- Highest Point: Mount Shkhara (5,068 meters).
- Mountain Ranges: Greater Caucasus Range (Northern Georgia), Lesser Caucasus Range (Southern Georgia).
- Major Rivers: Mtkvari (Kura), Rioni, Inguri, and Kodori.
Conflict Regions: Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Ajaria (historical conflicts).
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Includes Gelati Monastery and Upper Svaneti