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Delve into Kvemo-Akhkalapa in Georgia
Kvemo-Akhkalapa in the region of Georgia (general) is a city in Georgia - some 31 mi or ( 51 km ) South-West of Tbilisi , the country's capital .
Current time in Kvemo-Akhkalapa is now 05:12 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tbilisi " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tabriz, Erzurum, Grozny, Cherkessk, and Varkhuno. While being here, make sure to check out Tabriz . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kvemo-Akhkalapa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Bediani
Bediani is a town in Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia, in the south-East part of Tsalka region, on the right bank of the Khrami River, at approx. 850 m above sea level.
Located at 41.54 44.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Trialeti
Trialeti is a mountainous area in central Georgia. In Georgian its name means "a place of wandering". The Trialeti Range is a part of the greater Trialeti Region.
Located at 41.50 44.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Trialeti Range
Trialeti Range is an east-west mountain range of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the central part of Georgia. The eastern edge of the Range runs along the western border of Tbilisi, while the western edge lies along River Mtkvari to the southwest of Borjomi. The length of the Trialeti Range is 144 kilometers and the maximum width is 30 kilometers. The mountain range was built up by volcanic activity during the Paleogene Era.
Located at 41.50 44.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Kazreti
Kazreti is a small town in Georgia, Bolnisi district, in the region of Kvemo Kartli. The principal economic activity is mining. The largest employer in Kazreti is the Madneuli Mining Company. Gold and copper are the principle precious metals extracted at the mines in Kazreti. Historical research done in Georgia has shown that gold was mined in the area thousands of years ago. The mine in Kazreti was developed in 1970 during the Soviet era.
Located at 41.38 44.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Battle of Garisi
The battle of Garisi was fought between the Georgian and Safavid Iranian armies at the village of Garisi in 1556 or 1558, and resulted in a pyrrhic victory of the Georgians. This conflict was an immediate consequence of the Treaty of Amasya signed between the Ottoman and Safavid empires in 1555. This peace deal left a fragmentized Kingdom of Georgia divided into spheres of influence.
Located at 41.55 44.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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