Fun facts about Gori
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Gori is located at the confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Greater Liakhvi.
Gori
Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".
From the “Geography and climate” section
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The fortress of Gori appears to have been in use as early as the 7th century.
Gori
Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".
From the “History” section
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The Gori Fortress is built on a cliffy hill overlooking the central part of the modern city.
Gori
Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".
From the “Landmarks” section
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The Joseph Stalin Museum is located in downtown Gori.
Gori
Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".
From the “Landmarks” section
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Gori is divided into 11 administrative districts.
Gori
Georgia
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It is located at the confluence of two rivers, the Mtkvari and the Liakhvi. Gori is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name comes from the Georgian word gora (გორა), meaning "heap", "hill", or "mountain".
From the “Administrative divisions” section
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