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Georgia Lari (GEL)
The Georgian Lari is the official currency of Georgia, abbreviated as GEL in forex markets. It is managed by the National Bank of Georgia and is subdivided into 100 tetri.
Example
“A forex trader observed the GEL/USD pair weakening after Georgia's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates, making the lari less attractive to carry traders.”