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Rioni River

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The Rioni River is a major watercourse in Georgia, extending approximately 327 kilometers from the Caucasus Mountains to the Black Sea. It flows through the ancient region of Colchis, an area famously associated with the Greek myth of the Golden Fleece. The river passes through the city of Kutaisi before emptying into the sea near the port city of Poti. Historically, the Rioni also served as an important navigation route and is recognized for its significant hydroelectric potential in western Georgia.

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Where does the Rioni River begin and where does it end?

The Rioni rises in Georgia's Caucasus Mountains, in the Racha region, and flows west into the Black Sea near Poti. Its length is approximately 327 kilometers. [Rioni River reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rioni)

What was the Rioni River called in ancient Greek sources?

Ancient Greek writers called the river Phasis. In mythology, the Argonauts were said to sail up the Phasis toward Colchis in their search for the Golden Fleece.

Does the Rioni River run through Kutaisi?

Yes. Kutaisi stands on the Rioni, and the river also passes through or near places such as Vani, Samtredia, and Poti.

Why is the Rioni important to western Georgia?

It is the main river of western Georgia and drains much of the western Transcaucasus toward the Black Sea. The Kura River drains eastern Georgia in the opposite direction toward the Caspian Sea.

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