Which countries border Georgia?
Four neighbours and the Black Sea.
Short answer
Georgia borders four countries: Russia to the north, Azerbaijan to the southeast, Armenia to the south and Turkey to the southwest, with the Black Sea to the west. The longest border is with Russia, along the Greater Caucasus. The Turkish border is near Batumi, at the Sarpi crossing.
Why
- Georgia lies in the South Caucasus, between the Black and Caspian Seas.
- Transit routes from Europe to Asia run through Georgia.
- On the Russian border, only Upper Lars is currently open for entering Georgia.
Details
Georgia does not control the sections of the Russian border in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, and under Georgian law you may not enter through them. The main crossings are Upper Lars with Russia, Red Bridge with Azerbaijan, Sadakhlo with Armenia and Sarpi with Turkey.
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Sources
- Law of Georgia on Occupied TerritoriesChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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