Fun facts about Rustavi
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Rustavi is one of Georgia's older towns with a history that dates back to ancient times.
Rustavi
Georgia
Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the region of Kvemo Kartli and 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Tbilisi. It has a population of 127,154, making it the third most populous city in Georgia. Its economy is dominated by the Rustavi Metallurgical Plant.
From the “History” section
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The 11th-century chronicler Leonti Mroveli connects Rustavi's foundation to Kartlos, the eponymous ancestor of Georgians.
Rustavi
Georgia
Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the region of Kvemo Kartli and 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Tbilisi. It has a population of 127,154, making it the third most populous city in Georgia. Its economy is dominated by the Rustavi Metallurgical Plant.
From the “History” section
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Rustavi was rebuilt as a major industrial center during the Soviet era, part of Joseph Stalin's accelerated industrialization process.
Rustavi
Georgia
Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the region of Kvemo Kartli and 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Tbilisi. It has a population of 127,154, making it the third most populous city in Georgia. Its economy is dominated by the Rustavi Metallurgical Plant.
From the “History” section
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At the beginning of 2021, Rustavi had more than 130,072 inhabitants, making it the fourth most populous city in Georgia.
Rustavi
Georgia
Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the region of Kvemo Kartli and 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Tbilisi. It has a population of 127,154, making it the third most populous city in Georgia. Its economy is dominated by the Rustavi Metallurgical Plant.
From the “Demographics” section
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Rustavi is divided into 10 territorial bodies, including districts named after historical figures and events.
Rustavi
Georgia
Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the region of Kvemo Kartli and 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Tbilisi. It has a population of 127,154, making it the third most populous city in Georgia. Its economy is dominated by the Rustavi Metallurgical Plant.
From the “City governance” section
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