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| - | + | {{infobox country | |
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| + | | image= Georgia_Map.png | ||
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| + | | capital= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tbilisi Tbilisi] | ||
| + | | language= Georgian | ||
| + | | currency= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lari_(Georgia) Lari] | ||
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| - | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(country) Georgia] (Georgian: საქართველო Sakartvelo) is a country on the the west shore by the [[Black Sea]]. It is bordering, to the north with [[Russia]], to the south with [[Turkey]] and Armenia, and to the southeast with Azerbaijan. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Georgia covers a territory of 69,700 km², and its population is almost 4.7 million. Georgia is a unitary, semi-presidential republic, with the government elected through a representative democracy. | |
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| - | + | ==Charts== | |
| + | ''See [[Black Sea#Charts|Black Sea]]''. | ||
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| - | + | The climate of Georgia is extremely diverse, considering the nation's small size. There are two main climatic zones, roughly separating Eastern and Western parts of the country. The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range plays an important role in moderating Georgia's climate and protects the nation from the penetration of colder air masses from the north. The Lesser Caucasus Mountains partially protect the region from the influence of dry and hot air masses from the south as well. | |
| - | + | On the coast summers are warm and humid. | |
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| + | ''See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Georgia_(country) Climate of Georgia] and [[Black Sea#Weather|Black Sea]]''. | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | |
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====Arrival==== | ====Arrival==== | ||
| - | + | When a yacht is 12 nM from the coast they must hail and inform the Georgian Coast Guard on the VHF channel 16. Then when 6 nM from the port of entry they must hail ''Port Control'' on the same channel. | |
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| + | The Georgian Coast Guard does not permit foreign vessels to enter Georgian waters after visiting the disputed region of Abkhazia. | ||
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| + | [[Russia]] does not permit foreign yachts to visit after having been to Georgia. The converse does not apply. | ||
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| + | It is advisable to cross the border into Georgia in international waters i.e. at least 12 miles off-shore. In the past a yacht was confiscated because it crossed close to the coast. | ||
====Departure==== | ====Departure==== | ||
| - | + | Before departing from a port a yacht must clear out of Georgia, even if they plan to return to the same port. In which case they have to clear-in again via VHF channel 16. | |
==Customs and Immigration== | ==Customs and Immigration== | ||
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| - | + | A detailed customs declaration must be completed on arrival, where foreign currency and valuables must be indicated. Firearms must also be declared. | |
| - | ===Immigration=== | + | ====Immigration==== |
| - | + | Every one or board must have a Passport, valid for at least 6 months. | |
| - | ===Fees and Charges=== | + | Citizen of the following countries do not need a visa for visits of up to 3 months:- The EU, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Canada, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United States of America and Uzbekistan. |
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| + | Visas can easily be obtained at the Georgian Consulate in [[Istanbul]] or [[Trabzon]] or (for an increased fee) on arrival at a port of entry. | ||
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| + | It is advisable not to drink untreated water. | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
| + | * Rail | ||
| + | * Airport at Tbilisi | ||
| + | * Chartered passenger ferries to [[Ukraine]] and [[Turkey]] | ||
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| - | * | + | * {{wikipedia|Georgia_(country)}} |
| + | * {{Wikivoyage|Georgia_(country)}} | ||
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Georgia Georgia] - Noonsite | ||
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| - | + | : {{GreenText|<code>{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}</code>, expands to}} | |
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 21 August 2018
Georgia (Georgian: საქართველო Sakartvelo) is a country on the the west shore by the Black Sea. It is bordering, to the north with Russia, to the south with Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast with Azerbaijan. The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Georgia covers a territory of 69,700 km², and its population is almost 4.7 million. Georgia is a unitary, semi-presidential republic, with the government elected through a representative democracy.
Charts
See Black Sea.
Weather
The climate of Georgia is extremely diverse, considering the nation's small size. There are two main climatic zones, roughly separating Eastern and Western parts of the country. The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range plays an important role in moderating Georgia's climate and protects the nation from the penetration of colder air masses from the north. The Lesser Caucasus Mountains partially protect the region from the influence of dry and hot air masses from the south as well.
On the coast summers are warm and humid.
See also Climate of Georgia and Black Sea.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
Arrival
When a yacht is 12 nM from the coast they must hail and inform the Georgian Coast Guard on the VHF channel 16. Then when 6 nM from the port of entry they must hail Port Control on the same channel.
The Georgian Coast Guard does not permit foreign vessels to enter Georgian waters after visiting the disputed region of Abkhazia.
Russia does not permit foreign yachts to visit after having been to Georgia. The converse does not apply.
It is advisable to cross the border into Georgia in international waters i.e. at least 12 miles off-shore. In the past a yacht was confiscated because it crossed close to the coast.
Departure
Before departing from a port a yacht must clear out of Georgia, even if they plan to return to the same port. In which case they have to clear-in again via VHF channel 16.
Customs and Immigration
Customs
A detailed customs declaration must be completed on arrival, where foreign currency and valuables must be indicated. Firearms must also be declared.
Immigration
Every one or board must have a Passport, valid for at least 6 months.
Citizen of the following countries do not need a visa for visits of up to 3 months:- The EU, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Canada, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Ukraine, United States of America and Uzbekistan.
Visas can easily be obtained at the Georgian Consulate in Istanbul or Trabzon or (for an increased fee) on arrival at a port of entry.
Fees and Charges
Restrictions
Health and Security
Health
It is advisable not to drink untreated water.
Security
Details?
Berthing
Ports
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina ||Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- in Poti
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more than two paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template).
Transportation
Cruisers' Friends
Contact details of "Cruisers' Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:
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Rod Heikel, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
- Author, Title, Publisher, ISBN ISBN number
See also Black Sea.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
See also Black Sea#Personal Black Sea.
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