REPRESENTATIVES OF ETHNIC MINORITIES LIVING IN GEORGIA, THEIR HISTORICAL-ETHNOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION AND THE TOURIST IMPORTANCE OF THE EXISTING TERRITORY

Ethnic minorities live in almost every country in the world. These are historical, cultural or linguistic groups living in different countries that differ from the local population. Their protection is a very important issue in order to preserve their identity. Ethnic minorities are characterized by small numbers, a non-dominant position, common ethnic, religious or linguistic characteristics. Every developed state cares about representatives of ethnic minorities living on its territory, protecting their rights includes receiving education in their native language, preserving cultural traditions and preventing discrimination. In Georgia, ethnic minorities make up 16.2% of the country's population. Among them, Azerbaijanis and Armenians make up the largest group