What language is spoken in Georgia?
The official language of Georgia is Georgian, which has its own unique 33-letter alphabet called mkhedruli. Part of the population also speaks Russian, a legacy of the Soviet era.
Georgian, the national language
The Georgian (kartuli in Georgian) is the official and main language of the country. This language is part of the Kartvelian language family, specific to South Caucasus. It is written with the mkhedruli alphabet, composed of 33 letters with rounded and elegant forms.
Other languages spoken
- Russian: widely spoken, especially by older generations, a remnant of the Soviet era
- Armenian and Azerbaijani: in certain border regions
- English: increasingly spoken by young people and in the tourism sector
To remember for the traveler
Learning a few words of Georgian will be greatly appreciated by Georgians. Russian remains an asset for communicating with the local population, particularly outside Tbilissi. In tourist areas, English is developing rapidly.