Lanchkhuti
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Lanchkhuti Municipality is located in western Georgia, on the Guria region. The territory of the district has been inhabited since the Stone Age. Urban life has been developed here since the Bronze Age, which is confirmed by the Shukhuti settlement. Lanchkhuti is first mentioned in historical sources in the 17th century. Scientists have different opinions regarding the etymology of Lanchkhuti. According to Simon Janashia's theory, this name is related to the Megrelian-Chan word chkhu, which means cow, and Lanchkhuti itself - to a cowshed. Vakhushti Batonishvili has a completely different opinion, in his opinion, the root of the toponym is "chku" and not "chkhu" and Lanchkhuti has the meaning of "samser", "gadashkhedi". By 1916, an elementary school and a library were already functioning in the district. In 1930, Lanchkhuti became the district center. Currently, the municipality has health care facilities, three public schools, a parish school, a cultural center, a library and a museum. Three regional newspapers are also published: "Lachkhuti +", "Lanchkhutis Moambe" and "Ho da Ara". Agriculture is developed in Lanchkhuti (citrus growing, livestock breeding, fruit growing), and tourism plays an important role in the coastal area. The Baku-Supsa oil pipeline and the Supsa terminal play a major role in the economy of the municipality. Lanchkhuti is also rich in minerals (peat, magnetite, limestone, clay, mineral water). The region is distinguished by its beautiful nature and ancient cultural monuments. The beautiful Kolkheti National Park, the Japanese Lake hidden in the green, the Paliastomi, medieval monuments and the sparkling blue sea with sandy beaches attract many tourists.
Geography and Climate
Lanchkhuti Municipality is located in western Georgia, in the Guria region, between the Black Sea, the Pichori River and the Guria Range. It covers the territory of the Odish-Guria Lowland and its adjacent mountains. The administrative center of the district is the city of Lanchkhuti. The municipality is bordered by the Black Sea coastline to the west,
