Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, serving as the regional capital of Shida Kartli. It lies at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Liakhvi rivers and is the fifth most populous city in Georgia. Its name derives from the Georgian word gora, meaning heap, hill, or mountain.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) In the Other Atlases
Origin Of
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1. Wikipedia: Gori, Georgia
Infobox: population_total
42596
Infobox: population_as_of
January 1, 2024
Infobox: area_total_km2
16.85
Infobox: elevation_m
588
Infobox, coordinates field (latitude)
41°58′0″N 44°06′0″E
Infobox, coordinates field (longitude)
41°58′0″N 44°06′0″E
Lead paragraph
Gori was founded by King David IV (r. 1089-1125), who settled refugees from Armenia there.
- In Group: Cities of Western Asia (World), Wikipedia infobox, country field
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