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  Georgian
The Georgian literary language went through three periods in its development: the Old Georgian period (5th-12th centuries), was characterized by religious content; the Medieval Georgian period (12th - 18th century) produced a number of epics; the Modern Georgian period that started in the 18th century was the beginning of the Georgian renaissance.
Georgian is the literary language for speakers of Svan, Laz, and Mingrelian.
Georgian is considered to be a Category II language in terms of difficulty for speakers of English.
www.nvtc.gov /lotw/months/march/Georgian.html   (750 words)

  
  Georgian language at AllExperts
Georgian is the primary language of about 3.9 million people in Georgia itself (83 percent of the population), and of another 200,000 abroad (chiefly in Turkey, Iran, Russia, USA and Europe).
Georgian is the most important of the South Caucasian languages, a family that also includes Svan and Megrelian (chiefly spoken in Northwest Georgia) and Laz (chiefly spoken along the Black Sea coast of Turkey, from Melyat, Rize to the Georgian frontier).
The Georgian Asomtavruli, Tbilisi, 1980, 600 pp (in Georgian)
en.allexperts.com /e/g/ge/georgian_language.htm   (2004 words)

  
 Georgian
Georgian architecture in Britain and in Canada was a modification of the Renaissance
Georgian houses are generally so well built that they are virtually unchanged 200 years later.
This could be a later Georgian house judging from the sash windows that are six-over six meaning that the glass panes are larger than in earlier houses.
www.ontarioarchitecture.com /georgian.htm   (1237 words)

  
 Reference for Georgia (country) - Search.com
Two early Georgian kingdoms of late antiquity, known to ancient Greeks and Romans as Iberia (Georgian: იბერია) in the east of the country and Colchis (Georgian: კოლხეთი) in the west, were among the first nations in the region to adopt Christianity (in AD 337, or in AD 319 as recent research suggests.).
The Georgian language, and the Classical Georgian literature of the poet Shota Rustaveli, were revived in the 19th century after a long period of turmoil, laying the foundations of the romantics and novelists of the modern era such as Grigol Orbeliani, Nikoloz Baratashvili, Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, Vaza Pshavela, and many others.
Georgian culture was influenced by Classical Greece, the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, and later by the Russian Empire which contributed to the European elements of Georgian culture.
www.search.com /reference/Georgia_(country)   (7577 words)

  
 Georgian - Test for Unicode support in Web browsers
Georgian is the language of the Republic of Georgia, once part of the USSR.
A Unicode Georgian keyboard layout for Mac OS X 10.2 can be downloaded from http://quinon.com/files/keylayouts/; it has been produced by Yusuke Kinoshita.
The characters that appear in the first column of the following table depend on the browser that you are using, the fonts installed on your computer, and the browser options you have chosen that determine the fonts used to display particular character sets, encodings or languages.
www.alanwood.net /unicode/georgian.html   (324 words)

  
 Rustavi Choir - Besiki Sisauri's Web Site
I first heard Georgian singing in l974, when, as a young adventurer in search of the musically exotic and miraculous, I pointed my car east and drove from London to Tbilisi, traversing the Caucasus Mountains by the Georgian Military Highway, though "Highway" is a rather too generous name for that road.
Georgian vocal music is strictly divided between men's and women's genres, and from the beginning, the Rustavi singers have been male.
Georgian polyphony is remarkable on several accounts, not the least of which is its anomalous character as a kind of musical island in a sea of homophony (i.e., music in which melodic interest is concentrated in a single line).
www.angelfire.com /ga/Georgian/music.html   (2131 words)

  
 Georgian phrasebook - Wikitravel
Georgian (Kartuli) is the official language of Georgia and the country's most widely spoken language, used on all street signs and in all aspects of everyday life.
Georgian uses one of the world's 12 unique alphabets, Mkhedruli—"that of the warrior." Georgian (Kartuli) is related to three other languages, all spoken within Georgia and Northeastern Turkey: Megreli, Svan, and Laz.
Georgians close the back of their throat, similar to what you do before you cough or the closed throat moment between uh and oh in "uh-oh." They then pronounce the non-aspirated consonants without any exhalation at all.
wikitravel.org /en/Georgian_phrasebook   (479 words)

  
 GEORGIAN CUISINE - from Besiki Sisauri's Web Site
Georgia is rich in wines and it has been the pride of Georgian people cultivating it for centuries and loving it as their own children.
For Georgians consider this world and the other world to be an indivisible entity.
The Georgian dance is distinguished for its aristocratic restraint and steadiness: a man is a knight, a lady is as delicate and gracious as a fairy.
sisauri.tripod.com /ref/cuisine/cuisine.html   (3822 words)

  
 Georgian - Antique Jewelry University
The Georgian period is named after the four successive English kings George I, George II, George III and George IV and it spans most of the 18th and part of the 19th century.
Jewelry from Georgian times is relatively rare as when time passed most was taken apart and refitted to reflect the modern trends of the time.
One of the key designers that influenced jewelry and silversmithing in the early years of the Georgian period was Daniel Marot, whom, when in his twenties, found shelter in the then Republic of Holland.
www.langantiques.com /university/index.php/Georgian   (1461 words)

  
 Georgian
Georgian is spoken primarily in Georgia, the newly independent nation, situated in the Caucasus mountains, and bordering Turkey and the Black Sea.
Georgian belongs to the Caucasian family of languages, which are unique among the rest of the world's languages, but since these languages have been grouped more on the basis of geography than linguistics, it is questionable whether any of the other Caucasian languages are actually related to it.
The origin of the beautiful Georgian alphabet is obscure, but it is known to have been invented in the 5th century.
thor.prohosting.com /~linguist/georgian.htm   (349 words)

  
 Monotype: Non Latin Font
Georgian has no feature corresponding to the distinction of upper and lower case.
Even though the basic order of Georgian characters is based on the Greek alphabet, the order differs wherever there is a need for a Georgian symbol with no equivalent in Greek.
Besides the various dialects of the Georgian language, Georgian script was at one time used to write Abkhaz and other languages of the Caucasus.
www.monotypefonts.com /Library/Non-Latin-Library.asp?show=info&lan=georgian   (353 words)

  
 Antique American Architecture- Georgian style
New England Georgian style is adapted to its immediate surroundings and climate as well as the puritan influence, which resulted in an less ornamentation and a smaller scale than Georgian style in other colonies.
During the late 1800's Georgian style was revived and builders modified the style to accommodate the more modern lifestyle and taste of the new century.
Now we have examples of original Georgian and Georgian "revival" homes and buildings as well to consider, With time and practice you will be able to spot the original from the revival.
www.realviews.com /homes/georg.html   (814 words)

  
 BBC - Homes - Design - Georgian
Georgian style embraces a century under the reign of three Georges and is often divided into the Palladian, early and late Georgian periods.
Early Georgian colour schemes include burgundy, sage green and blue grey but, as the style developed, they became lighter and included pea green, sky or Wedgwood blue, soft grey, dusky pink and a flat white or stone.
Towards the end of the Georgian style, simple block papers began to be introduced and experimented with; designs were fairly rudimentary so look for geometric patterns with squares and stripes, perhaps with darker shading behind.
www.bbc.co.uk /homes/design/period_georgian.shtml   (781 words)

  
 Georgian alphabet (Mkhedruli)
The Mkhedruli alphabet developed from an older Georgian alphabet known as Nuskha-khucuri between the 11th and 13th centuries.
However, in the writings of a linguist called Akaki Shanidze (1887-1987) and in works written in his honour, letters from the Asomtavruli alphabet are used to mark proper names and the beginning of sentences.
The first printed material in the Georgian language, in the Mkhedruli alphabet, was published in 1669.
www.omniglot.com /writing/georgian2.htm   (511 words)

  
 All About Romance Novels - The Georgian Age (1714 - 1830) and TJ
England in the Georgian age was the vibrant center of the agricultural and industrial revolutions, which set the stage for the immense wealth and power of Britain in the nineteenth century.
Perhaps the Georgian gentlemen were willing to mince around in high heeled shoes simply because it was just for a little while, and they'd soon be back in their sensible country boots.
The main charm of the Georgian period for the novelist is the high style of upper class life.
www.likesbooks.com /georgian.html   (1588 words)

  
 The Virtual Jewish History Tour-Georgia
Georgian Jews have a 2,600-year history in the region, while the Ashkenazim came to the country during the Russian annexation in the early 19th century.
Georgian Jews separated themselves from Russian Jews, emphasizing their loyalty to the monarchy and their roots in the region.
In 2002, Georgian Orthodox Christianity was established as the state religion, and since then there has been concern for all religious minorities in the country.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vjw/Georgia.html   (2351 words)

  
 OHCHR: Georgian () - Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Native language of Georgia, located in Transcaucasia on the south-eastern corner of the Black Sea, Georgian is spoken by about 32million.
Georgian belongs to the Caucasian family, but since these languages have been grouped more on the basis of geography than linguistics, it is questionable whether any of the other Caucasian languages are actually related to it.
The origin of the Georgian alphabet is obscure, but it is known to have been invented in the 5th century A.D. It is written from left to right.
www.unhchr.ch /udhr/lang/geo.htm   (221 words)

  
 Softball
BROOKVILLE, N.Y.  – Georgian Court University put together a five-run fifth inning but it was not enough as the Lions fell to Caldwell College, 9-6, in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Northeast Softball Regional at C.W. Post Wednesday afternoon.
On a glorious spring afternoon at Georgian Court University, the GCU Lions split its "cat fight" with the Adelphi Panthers.
Georgian Court junior pitcher Samantha Sasko and North Dakota junior outfielder Casie Hanson have been named Co-Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II Players of the Week for the week ending April 13, 2008.
www.georgian.edu /athletics/softball.htm   (2356 words)

  
 Georgian
Georgian (Kartuli) is the national language of Georgia.
It is spoken in; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrghyzstan, Russian, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Turkey and by small groups of expatriates in various countries.
Georgian is of the Kartvelian group of languages which include Mingrelian, Svan and Laz.
www.flw.com /languages/georgian.htm   (59 words)

  
 Overview of the Georgian Language to Help You Learn Georgian
Georgian is the official language of the country of Georgia, one of the former Soviet Republics located in the Caucasus.
Within Georgia, the Georgian language is used in all areas of society, and a working knowledge of the language is essential for effective communication in the country.
Georgian has a very rich vocabulary that is capable of meeting the widest range of demands, from traditional folk tales, through lyrical poetry, to the requirements of modern science and technology.
www.transparent.com /languagepages/Georgian/overview.htm   (662 words)

  
 Architecture: Georgian
Modeled after the more elaborate homes of England, the Georgian style dominated the British colonies in the 1700s.
Most surviving Georgians sport side-gabled roofs, are two to three stories high, and are constructed in brick.
Georgian homes almost always feature an orderly row of five windows across the second story.
www.realtor.org /rmomag.nsf/pages/arch11   (132 words)

  
 Georgian Language Phrase Book: How To Speak Georgian (nearly) like a native!
Survival Georgian is over 100 pages of practical words and phrases in the Georgian language, organized by topics such as "Requests", "Time", "Places" and "Emergencies".
Get a real sense of the Georgian people and their life in Tbilisi by visiting Pat Taniashvili's Tbilisi, Georgia Blog.
The Georgian Association in the USA, Inc. is a 75 year-old national non-profit corporation whose mission is to strengthen and support the Georgian-American community on a national level and to support an independent, democratic and prosperous Georgia.
www.survivalgeorgian.com   (384 words)

  
 Ancient Scripts: Georgian
Like its neighbor Armenian, Georgian displays Greek influence in its letter ordering, which is essentially Greek (/a/, /b/, /g/, /d/, /e/, etc).
The earliest example is an inscription found in a church in Palestine from the 5th century CE, written in a script called Asomtavruli or "capital letter" as its letters were of an uniform height due to the lack of ascenders and descenders.
One interesting feature of the Georgian language (and languages in the Caucasus region in general) is the existence of voiceless ejective or glottalized consonants.
www.ancientscripts.com /georgian.html   (516 words)

  
 Georgian Bay Properties, Georgian Bay Cottages
Georgian Bay Cottages and Georgian Bay Properties are located on and near picturesk Georgian Bay.
Georgian Bay Properties to say the lest, are picturesk.
Georgian Bay offers a number of four season activities and a outstanding variety of vacation experiences.
www.georgianbayforsale.com /index.html   (338 words)

  
 Georgian House Bed & Breakfast in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, alive with treasures and images of the beginning of a new nation, is home to the United States Naval Academy which means there is always a chance that a Midshipman (especially their son, Tim) will be raiding the cookie jar (a not infrequent happening!) or playing battleship in the parlor.
Located in the heart of the Historic District, imagine spending the night in a 250 year old home that was once used as a clubhouse by three signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The Georgian House is centrally air conditioned, and discounted convenient parking is available.
www.georgianhouse.com   (349 words)

  
 Georgian Translation Service - English to Georgian Translation
You probably don't speak Georgian yourself, so there are a few questions you'll need to consider when choosing a translation company.
To ensure our translators keep abreast of the language our Georgian translators live in-county and translate into their mother tongue.
Only professional translators whose native language is Georgian perform our English to Georgian translation.
www.appliedlanguage.com /languages/georgian_translation.shtml   (477 words)

  
 Georgian alphabets
The Georgian language first appeared in writing in about 430 AD in an inscription in a church in Palestine.
At that time it was written with an alphabet known as Asomtavruli (capital letter) or Mrglovani (rounded), which was used until the 9th century.
Georgian is a Kartvelian or South Caucasian language spoken by about 4.1 million people.
www.omniglot.com /writing/georgian.htm   (211 words)

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