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How many regions and cities does Georgia have?

Administrative divisions, largest cities and autonomies.

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Short answer

Georgia is divided into 9 regions, 2 autonomous republics, Adjara and Abkhazia, and the capital Tbilisi, which has a separate status. Five cities are self-governing: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi and Poti. The country has several dozen towns and cities, the largest being Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi.

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Why

  1. The regions are Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, and Guria.
  2. Under Georgian law, Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region are occupied territories not controlled by Tbilisi.
  3. The 2024 census found about a third of the population living in Tbilisi.

Details

Besides administrative regions, Georgians divide the country into historical areas such as Tusheti, Khevsureti, Svaneti and Mingrelia, and often identify by them.

Tip

When planning a route, think in regions: each has its own sights, food and wine.

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Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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