Yes—there is a country called Georgia , and there is also a U.S. state with the same name.

Country called Georgia

  • Georgia is a sovereign country in the Caucasus region, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
  • It lies on the eastern shore of the Black Sea and is bordered by Russia (north), Turkey and Armenia (south), and Azerbaijan (southeast).
  • The capital city is Tbilisi, and the country has about 3.9 million people.
  • In its own language, the country is called Sakartvelo ; “Georgia” is the official English name used in its constitution.

So when people online say “I’m traveling to Georgia” and show mountains, wine, and old churches near the Caucasus, they’re talking about the country , not the U.S. state.

Georgia the U.S. state

  • There is also a U.S. state named Georgia in the southeastern United States.
  • Its capital and largest city is Atlanta, and the state has over 11 million residents as of mid‑2020s estimates.
  • It was originally one of the Thirteen Colonies and became a U.S. state in the 18th century.

Why the name confuses people

  • Same word, different places: one is an independent country, the other is a state of the USA.
  • In global news or forums, people sometimes specify “Georgia (country)” vs “Georgia (US state)” to avoid mix‑ups.

Simple takeaway

  • Yes, there is a country called Georgia.
  • There is also a U.S. state called Georgia.

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