Country Information Because TikaTours travels to relatively unknown holiday destinations, we provide some extra information about the countries we visit on our trips. Georgia Georgia became a christian country very early on. The landscape is dotted with many old and very old churches and monasteries, often beautifully located on hill tops. In the northern part of Georgia we find breathtaking views on mountain tops of over 5000 meters high. The Georgian kitchen and the Georgian wines are absolutely delicious. More information about Georgia Pictures of Georgia Armenia Armenia was the first country in the world to adopt christianity as the state religion, early in the 4th century and it has many churches and monasteries. Apart from those, we can also see the Roman, Turkish, Persian and Sovjet influences form the many former occupations. More information about Armenia Pictures of Armenia Azerbaijan Visiting Azerbaijan is a must to complete your view of the Caucasus. The islamic Azerbaijan is, apart from the only country with a Sji'ite majority. the Azeri language is related to Turkish. In the Azeri culture we find Persian as well as European influences. Azerbaijans capital, Baku, where lots of oil is being found, was a rich and internationally orientated city in the 19th century. More information about Azerbaijan Pictures of Azerbaijan Myanmar Myanmar is a wonderfull destination in south east Asia. It harbours a very diverse nature and an enormous amount of beautifull temples, pagodas and monasteries. The different peoples that inhabit Myanmar have their own languages as well as their own rituals and customs. Visiting this country with its beautifull nature, great cultural heritage and friendly people will be an everlasting experience. More information about Myanmar Pictures of Myanmar