What did Georgia have that Russia wanted so much that led to the Russian invasion?
A)Control of oil and gas pipelines to the West
B)Access to large gold reserves
C)Access to the Red Sea
D)Access to vast mineral deposits
E)All of the above

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Georgia is an important transit country for oil and gas pipelines from Azerbaijan to Europe. Russia has a history of trying to control energy resources in neighboring countries, and the pipelines in Georgia are of significant strategic importance for Russia's energy exports to Europe. Therefore, control of these pipelines was likely a major factor in Russia's decision to invade Georgia in 2008.

What Did Georgia Have That Russia Wanted So Much That