1991 Georgian independence referendum facts for kids
On March 31, 1991, a special vote called a referendum took place in the country of Georgia. At that time, Georgia was part of the Soviet Union. The people of Georgia were asked a very important question: "Do you support Georgia becoming an independent country again, following the declaration made on May 26, 1918?" This vote was about whether Georgia should break away from the Soviet Union and become its own country once more.
Results of the Vote: What People Decided
When people vote in a referendum, they usually choose "For" (yes) or "Against" (no). The results show how many people voted for each choice. In this important vote, most people in Georgia wanted their country to be independent again.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For (Yes, we want independence) | 3,295,493 | 99.5 |
| Against (No, we don't want independence) | 16,917 | 0.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes (Votes that couldn't be counted) | 13,690 | – |
| Total | 3,326,100 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
As you can see from the table, a huge number of people, almost everyone who voted, said "yes" to Georgia becoming independent. This showed a very strong desire for Georgia to be a separate country.
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