Gori, Georgia

city in Georgia

Gori (Georgian: გორი [ɡɔri]) is a city in eastern Georgia. Gori is the regional capital of Shida Kartli. This City is best known for being the Birthplace of Soviet Dictator Joseph Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953.

Gori
გორი
City
From top: Town Hall, Gogebashvili Garden and Gori Fortress, Gori Cathedral, FC Dila Stadium, Panoramic view to Gori
Flag of Gori
Official seal of Gori
Gori is located in Georgia
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Location of Gori in Georgia
Gori is located in Shida Kartli
Gori
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Gori (Shida Kartli)
Coordinates: 41°58′0″N 44°06′0″E / 41.96667°N 44.10000°E / 41.96667; 44.10000
Country Georgia
RegionShida Kartli
MunicipalityGori
Area
 • Total16.85 km2 (6.51 sq mi)
Elevation
588 m (1,929 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total45,557
 • Density2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+4 (Georgian Time)
Postal code
1400
ClimateCfb
Websitewww.gori.gov.ge