[News Games] Are Georgia and Georgia one country?

After Georgia made a miracle by beating Portugal 2-0 to advance to the group stage in its first EURO appearance, many readers asked why some places call it Georgia, while others call it Georgia.

Georgia celebrates the miracle of reaching the round of 16 of EURO 2024 in its first time participating in the EURO Finals (Source: AFP/VNA)

Georgia is not unfamiliar to many generations of Vietnamese people when it was still part of the Soviet Union. This is the homeland of leader Iosef Stalin, and the first President of independent Georgia was Eduard Shevardnadze, the last Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union.

Football fans remember Georgia through the Dinamo Tbilisi club, which ranked high in the Soviet Championship, winning the Cup Winners' Cup in 1981 with famous players such as David Kipiani and Aleksandre Chivadze.

But since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia has become known to many by its English name, Georgia, which is similar to the name of an American state. That has caused confusion for many football fans born after 1991.

So what is the official name of Georgia?

In fact, the name Georgia is used in Russian and many other Eastern European languages. It comes from the Persian word "Gurj" or Arabic word "Jurj", which means the land of the Georgians. The official name of Georgia is Sakartvelo.

Invite readers to participate in the mini-game about Georgia.

What region is Georgia located in?

A: Georgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region, bordering the Black Sea, Russia, Türkiye, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

What do Georgians call their country?

A: Colchis and Iberia

B: Sakartvelo

C: Georgia

D: Georgia

Explanation This is the native name of Georgia. The word "Sakartvelo" comes from "Kartvelians," the main ethnic group of Georgia. "Kartveli" is what Georgians call themselves.

Why does Georgia have so many names?

A: Georgia has a long and complicated history.

Explanation Georgia was repeatedly invaded and influenced by major empires such as the Romans, Byzantines, Mongols, and Russians. This created a rich and diverse culture, reflected in the country's many different names.

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Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/news-games-gruzia-va-georgia-co-phai-la-mot-quoc-gia-post961663.vnp