Fun facts about Tbilisi
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The name Tbilisi means 'the place of warmth' due to the area's numerous sulfuric hot springs.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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According to legend, Tbilisi was founded by King Vakhtang I after his falcon caught a pheasant that fell into a hot spring.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population.
From the “History” section
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Tbilisi's signature football club, Dinamo Tbilisi, won the 1980–81 European Cup Winners' Cup, becoming the easternmost team to win a major European football tournament.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population.
From the “Sports” section
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Tbilisi was designated as World Book Capital for 2021 by UNESCO, recognizing the city's efforts to promote books and reading.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population.
From the “Culture” section
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The economy of Tbilisi is dominated by the service sector, particularly wholesale and retail trade, transport and logistics, and financial services.
Tbilisi
Georgia
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population.
From the “Economy” section
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