Russian troops face off against Georgia
Aug. 11, 2008
Q: After Georgia launched a surprise military operation last week to take the unrecognised Republic of South Ossetia, Russian forces moved in and battled Georgian troops to take total control of the breakaway region. More than 2,000 people have reportedly been killed and up to 22,000 displaced in the conflict. Where in the world is Georgia?
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Q: Over the weekend Russian aircraft bombed the international airport in the Georgian capital. What's the capital of Georgia?
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A. Moscow
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B. Peking
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C. Tbilisi
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D. Georgia CIty
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Q: Russia borders Georgia to the north. What body of water borders Georgia to the west?
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A. Black Sea
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B. Red Sea
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C. Caspian Sea
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D. Mediterranean Sea
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Q: Georgia is a transcontinental country, meaning it spans more than one continent. Georgia spans the continents of Europe and . . .
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A. Africa
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B. Asia
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C. Russia
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D. Indonesia
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Q: In land area, Georgia is about the size of . . .
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A. Alaska
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B. Texas
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C. Rhode Island
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D. South Carolina
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