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The Physical Geography of Georgia

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Editors:
  1. Nana Bolashvili

    1. Vakhushti Bagriationi Inst. of Geography, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univ. Vakhushti Bagriationi Inst. of Geography, Tbilisi, Georgia

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  2. Vazha Neidze

    1. Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geogra, Ivane Javakshishvili Tbilisi State Univ. Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geogra, Tbilisi, Georgia

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  • Provides the first comprehensive overview of all aspects of the physical geography of Georgia
  • Discusses aspects of environmental protection and resource potentials
  • Highlights the impressive landscape diversity of this multifaceted country

Part of the book series: Geography of the Physical Environment (GEOPHY)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Location, Territory, Boundaries

    • Vazha Neidze
    Pages 1-6

  3. Geology

    • Irakli Gamkrelidze
    Pages 7-14

  4. Hydrogeology and Mineral Waters

    • Berdo Zautashvili, Badri Mkheidze
    Pages 15-20

  5. Mineral Resources

    • Revaz Khazaradze, Elene Salukvadze
    Pages 21-24

  6. Relief

    • Ramin Gobejishvili, Emil Tsereteli
    Pages 25-41

  7. Karst of Georgia

    • Kukuri Tsikarishvili, Zaza Lezhava, Lasha Asanidze
    Pages 43-54

  8. Natural Disasters (Mudflow, Landslide, Etc.)

    • Emil Tsereteli, George Gaprindashvili, Merab Gaprindashvili
    Pages 55-69

  9. Climate

    • Dali Mumladze, Givi Gagua, Nino Lomidze
    Pages 71-87

  10. Black Sea

    • Irakli Papashvili, Irakli Gelovani, George Lominadze, Giorgi Kavlashvili
    Pages 89-100

  11. Inland Waters

    • Vakhtang Geladze, Nana Bolashvili, Tamaz Karalashvili, Nino Machavariani
    Pages 101-125

  12. Glaciers

    • Ramin Gobejishvili
    Pages 127-131

  13. Soils

    • Lia Matchavariani
    Pages 133-140

  14. Flora

    • Revaz Gagnidze
    Pages 141-150

  15. Fauna

    • Revaz Zhordania
    Pages 151-157

  16. Landscapes

    • Dali Nikolaishvili
    Pages 159-170

  17. Tourism and Recreation

    • Nino Pavliashvili, Mzia Tutberidze
    Pages 171-179

  18. Protected Areas and Remarkable Features of Inorganic Nature

    • Koba Kharadze, Elene Salukvadze
    Pages 181-218

  19. Environment Protection

    • Elene Salukvadze, Mariam Tsitsagi
    Pages 219-227
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About this book

This book is the first to give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the complete physical geography of Georgia in English. It discusses natural and environmental conditions, hydrology, geomorphology, landscapes, and resources and elaborates issues of environmental protection, natural hazards, resource potentials, tourism and many other topics of this multifaceted country.

This volume will appeal to researchers, educators and students in the fields of natural and environmental sciences, geography, geology, regional studies and related areas.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Vakhushti Bagriationi Inst. of Geography, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State Univ. Vakhushti Bagriationi Inst. of Geography, Tbilisi, Georgia

    Nana Bolashvili

  • Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geogra, Ivane Javakshishvili Tbilisi State Univ. Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geogra, Tbilisi, Georgia

    Vazha Neidze

About the editors

Dr. Nana Bolashvili is the Director of the Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography at the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) in Georgia. She is the President of the Georgian Geographical Society and a Scientific Technical correspondent for UNCCD. Dr. Bolashvili has authored over 50 scientific publications including numerous monographs. She has contributed to several international scientific conferences and workshops, both as an organizer and participant. Dr. Bolahsvili is involved in many international and local grant projects. 


Dr. Vazha Neidze was the Head of Department of Human Geography at the Vakhushti Bagrationi Institute of Geography and a member of the Scientific Board of the Georgian Geographical Society. He was an International Chess Master and FIDE Arbiter. 
Dr. Neidze has authored numerous monographs and written over 150 publications. He is the author of several textbooks for V, VI, VII, VIII and IX classes, such as "The World Social-Economic Geography. Textbook for students of H/E Institutions"(Lega, Tbilisi, 2003). 
The Georgian Geographical Society awarded the Vakhushti Bagrationi prize to Dr. Vazha Neidze for his joint monograph "Tblisi. Economic-Geographical Research" (P/H sabchota Sakartvelo, Tb. 1989). 

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