Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, located at the eastern end of the Black Sea. It has a long history and culture; the Georgia Kingdom reached its height between the 10th and 13th centuries. Georgia was annexed by the Russian Empire in the 19th century after that it was incorporated in the Soviet Union and became independent in 1991 when the Soviet Union dissolved. Georgia is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world with twelve different climate zone. The Georgian economy is based on agriculture and industries. Most of the Georgian called their country ‘Sakartvelo’.
Here below are some stunning vintage photos of Georgia from the 1970s that show streets, towns, and everyday life of Georgian people.