How big is Georgia, and which is larger: Georgia, Armenia or Azerbaijan?
The size of the three South Caucasus countries and comparisons.
Short answer
Georgia covers about 69,700 square kilometres. Of the three South Caucasus countries, Azerbaijan is the largest at about 86,600 square kilometres, Georgia is second and Armenia the smallest at about 29,700. Georgia is roughly the size of Ireland or Lithuania.
Why
- Georgia's area includes Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, which Tbilisi does not control.
- You can drive across Georgia from north to south in a few hours.
- By population, about 3.9 million, Georgia is also second after Azerbaijan.
Details
Despite its small size, Georgia has a subtropical coast, glaciers and semi-desert, so you can see very different landscapes in a week.
Tip
Thanks to its compact size, you can see the sea, mountains and wine regions in a week.
What may differ
Common misconception
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of GeorgiaChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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