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The name 'Zugdidi' means 'big hill' in the Mingrelian language.
Zugdidi
Georgia
Zugdidi is a city in the western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo (Mingrelia). It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km from the Black Sea coast and 30 km from the Egrisi Range, at an elevation of 100–110 metres above sea level.
From the “Etymology” section
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Zugdidi was the capital of the Principality of Mingrelia until 1867.
Zugdidi
Georgia
Zugdidi is a city in the western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo (Mingrelia). It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km from the Black Sea coast and 30 km from the Egrisi Range, at an elevation of 100–110 metres above sea level.
From the “History” section
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Dadiani Palace, built in the 19th century, was home to the final ruling family of the Principality of Samegrelo.
Zugdidi
Georgia
Zugdidi is a city in the western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo (Mingrelia). It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km from the Black Sea coast and 30 km from the Egrisi Range, at an elevation of 100–110 metres above sea level.
From the “Architecture and landmarks” section
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The main annual event in Zugdidi is Vlakernoba, celebrated on July 15.
Zugdidi
Georgia
Zugdidi is a city in the western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo (Mingrelia). It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km from the Black Sea coast and 30 km from the Egrisi Range, at an elevation of 100–110 metres above sea level.
From the “Annual events” section
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Nona Gaprindashvili is the sixth women's world chess champion and hails from Zugdidi.
Zugdidi
Georgia
Zugdidi is a city in the western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo (Mingrelia). It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km from the Black Sea coast and 30 km from the Egrisi Range, at an elevation of 100–110 metres above sea level.
From the “Notable people” section
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