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'''Georgia''' is a country in [[Western Asia]], that borders [[Turkey]], [[Armenia]], [[Azerbaijan]] and [[Russia]].
Hitching in Georgia is easy! Short waits and very friendly people. Road conditions in some places are quite bad so it can take some timebut in most of cases there are renovated roads. Spots are very easy to find, just head in the right direction and you will find a suitable place to stand. Older people rarely speak English, they speak Russian but youngsters are speaking English (in most of cases in big cities; in villages youngsters are speaking only Georgian). And a few phrases in Russian can be handy (or even better in Georgian!).
== Getting in ==
Citizens of EU, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries don't need visa to enter and stay on the territory of Georgia for 360 days.
When arriving from west, your likely point of entry to the country will be [[Sarp-(Sarpi ) border crossing]] with [[Turkey]] on the Black Sea coast. That border crossing has a steady traffic and it's possible to cross the border on foot.
If you are going to [[Armenia]] you have to cross Sadakhlo border, it's possible to walk over the checkpoint and the border police is nice.
Staying in the homes of local people and enjoying their hospitality is possible practically everywhere except for [[Tbilisi]]. Simply knock on any house with a light in the window, and chances are the family inside will be happy to host you.
Pitching a tent is a normal thing for the local people, forbidden only in city centers centres and near ruins. It is best to camp away from heavily populated places to avoid trouble with hooligans, and don't sleep in the middle of open fields just in case cattle are driven through in the morning.
As usual in the former Soviet Union, it is possible to rent private rooms from local people. In any city or small town one need only go into a shop or small restaurant and ask if someone has a room. Prices start from around 10 larlari, and sometimes tea and even dinner is included.
== Food ==
== Using police cars ==
In Georgia it is possible to "hitchhikehitch-hike" with [[police]] cars. Due to the country's desire to become more European, a major reform of the police was undertaken, affecting also the way the police work and deal with people. You should not be afraid of asking policeman for information or help. Most probably they will help you and even more.
The police provide a special type of service - they can deliver you to the address you are asking - for people who are in a position to be harmed or injured, for example when you are a foreigner and traveling travelling alone in Georgia. They can bring you to the address you name or to a hotel. Keep in mind that you will have to fill out and sign a form. It is recommended to use this service in the evenings and nights.
== Cities ==
