Tag: Cities in Georgia country

Gori, Georgia: Historic Crossroads of Shida Kartli

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Nestled at the foot of steep hills in central Georgia’s Shida Kartli, Gori watches the confluence of the Mtkvari (Kura) and Greater Liakhvi rivers. About 53 miles (≈86 kilometers) west of Tbilisi, it stands at roughly 1,929 feet (588 meters) above sea level. The name Gori derives from Georgian gora — “hill.” Its position on […]

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Cities in Georgia Country: A Guide

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The list of Georgian cities is organized into three groups: Georgia Proper, the disputed areas of Abkhazia, and South Ossetia. Not acknowledged by most countries, Abkhazia and South Ossetia have maintained a degree of de facto independence since 1992 and 1991, respectively, and have been occupied by Russia following the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.   List […]

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