Practical Information in Pankisi
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The Georgian currency is lari (1 lari equals 100 tetri). The average currency rate as at 13 th July 2009 was as follows: 1 USD = 1.671 lari. The National Bank of Georgia always offers the best rate. It’s best to exchange one's money or withdraw it from a cash point in Tbilisi , as there are no cash points in Pankisi. One needs to produce their passport when exchanging money. Prices in Georgia are similar to their counterparts in Eastern Europe . Access to electronic media Mobile phone calls from a foreign phone number are very expensive in Georgia . It is more beneficial to purchase a Georgian call card. The network coverage in the cities is very good; further away from the cities, however, in the High Caucasus in particular, it is rather poor, and is available only at the mountain tops. The Internet is available in the Culture Club in the village of Duisi . Voltage : 220 V; 50 Hz
Language
Russian and basic English are spoken in Georgia . It is worth familiarising oneself with the Georgian alphabet, which differs a great deal from the Latin one. Health No vaccinations are necessary. The closest hospital is situated in Akhmeta. The closest chemist’s is located in one of the villages in the Pankisi-Dzokolo Gorge. Tourist medical care is not free. A visit in a private clinic will cost between 15 and 40 USD.
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The Georgian currency is lari (1 lari equals 100 tetri). The average currency rate as at 13 th July 2009 was as follows: 1 USD = 1.671 lari. The National Bank of Georgia always offers the best rate. It’s best to exchange one's money or withdraw it from a cash point in Tbilisi , as there are no cash points in Pankisi. One needs to produce their passport when exchanging money. Prices in Georgia are similar to their counterparts in Eastern Europe . Access to electronic media Mobile phone calls from a foreign phone number are very expensive in Georgia . It is more beneficial to purchase a Georgian call card. The network coverage in the cities is very good; further away from the cities, however, in the High Caucasus in particular, it is rather poor, and is available only at the mountain tops. The Internet is available in the Culture Club in the village of Duisi . Voltage : 220 V; 50 Hz
Language
Russian and basic English are spoken in Georgia . It is worth familiarising oneself with the Georgian alphabet, which differs a great deal from the Latin one. Health No vaccinations are necessary. The closest hospital is situated in Akhmeta. The closest chemist’s is located in one of the villages in the Pankisi-Dzokolo Gorge. Tourist medical care is not free. A visit in a private clinic will cost between 15 and 40 USD.
