Safety
Security
Georgia is one of the safest places in the world and has repeatedly taken the top place in the rankings in different years. In 2022, NUMBEO ranked Georgia as one of the safest countries in the world, in 14th place worldwide.
In 2020, the leading independent European organization, European Best Destinations (EBD), named Tbilisi the safest city in Europe, and as a result, the capital of Georgia took first place in the list of recommended cities. In the same rating, Batumi took the 7th place as the safest destination in Europe.
When traveling in Ajara, you will feel safe in any place, which is due to the hospitality and kindness of the local population. However, even though the chances of becoming a victim of crime are low, not all criminal activity can be prevented. Therefore, it is important to contact the "Public Safety Management Center 112" in case of need for assistance.
Emergency
112 is a "Public Safety Management Center" that provides emergency assistance to any person in the territory of Georgia. When you call 112, you will receive the following immediate assistance:
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Police
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Fire / Rescue
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Medical Emergency
To find the necessary and timely assistance, when making a call, you should provide the operator with the following information:
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What happened? Type of incident, in which emergency service is needed
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Where did it happen? The exact location of the incident
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Name and surname of the initiator of the call
Contact the Emergency Center: 112 can be called from a landline or a mobile phone, without an area code or city code, even if the phone is switched off both ways and there is no SIM card.
For better safety, any person in the territory of Georgia can download and use the "Public Safety Management Center 112" mobile application. The application is free and one of its main advantages is to determine the location of the citizen. It supports IOS and Android platforms and is available in Georgian, English, and Russian languages. The application is equipped with voiceover and is adapted for visually impaired people.
For more information, visit: 112.gov.ge