City of Poti - Samegrelo
Poti is one of the ancient cities of Georgia. Territory-66 square kilometers. Population-50 thousand. The city is surrounded by lake Paliastomi from the East, the Balck Sea from the West and the river Rioni from the North. The history of the antic city Phazisi (present Poti) dates back to VI century BC. The city is famous for Argonauts voyage to the country of Golden Fleece, the myths of Medea and Jason, Phazisi Academy – of philosophy and rhetoric. Development of agriculture, metallurgy, ceramics and other field turned the antic city Phazisi into economic and trading centre of Colkheti and one of the most important sea port cities at the Black Sea. According to the ancient Greek historian Strabon, Phazisi was the place where one could meet people from different 60 tribes. In 1858 Poti city was declared as port city. With its history, convenient geographical location and economical success the port turned into a transport junction at the eastern coats of the Black Sea. Nowadays, the port turnover makes about 7 million tons per year. Priority fields for the economic development of the city are: cargo transportation, open and closed type storage terminals and facilities, fishing industry and tourism. In 2007 President of Georgia declared Poti City a Free Industrial Zone. Creation of a Free Industrial Zone will invoke population increase (about 2-3 times in 5-6 years), building new ports and freight turnover growth. In addition, investments attraction will significantly grow, that will lead to the city infrastructure development, building of new hotels, trading and recreation centers and etc.
In 90s of the last century near lake Paliastomi in Poti was a fish farm where sturgeons were successfully bred. At present this farm does not exist and its rehabilitation requires about 4-5 million USD investments. In 50-60s of the last century the city changed its image- new blocks of houses, medical, cultural and educational institutions were constructed. There are several state and private elementary, secondary, high schools and technical colleges institutes, folklore centre, exhibition hall, choreography studios, Kolkheti history and culture museum, sports groups in Poti with long term history and traditions. Kolkheti National Park which is on the city territory with its rare natural resources is the right place for tourism development. Poti has several sister cities: Ilychevsk, Ukraine, Lugansk, Ukraine, Lagrange, USA, Crestview, USA, Navphlion, Greece, Larnaka, Cyprus, Shavnei, China, Burgas, Bulgaria, Kaliningrad, Russia and these contacts numerous economic, cultural and educational programs have been realized. Nowadays, Poti-maritime gate of Georgia, is an important junction of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor(TRACEKA).
Poti is one of the ancient cities of Georgia. Territory-66 square kilometers. Population-50 thousand. The city is surrounded by lake Paliastomi from the East, the Balck Sea from the West and the river Rioni from the North. The history of the antic city Phazisi (present Poti) dates back to VI century BC. The city is famous for Argonauts voyage to the country of Golden Fleece, the myths of Medea and Jason, Phazisi Academy – of philosophy and rhetoric. Development of agriculture, metallurgy, ceramics and other field turned the antic city Phazisi into economic and trading centre of Colkheti and one of the most important sea port cities at the Black Sea. According to the ancient Greek historian Strabon, Phazisi was the place where one could meet people from different 60 tribes. In 1858 Poti city was declared as port city. With its history, convenient geographical location and economical success the port turned into a transport junction at the eastern coats of the Black Sea. Nowadays, the port turnover makes about 7 million tons per year. Priority fields for the economic development of the city are: cargo transportation, open and closed type storage terminals and facilities, fishing industry and tourism. In 2007 President of Georgia declared Poti City a Free Industrial Zone. Creation of a Free Industrial Zone will invoke population increase (about 2-3 times in 5-6 years), building new ports and freight turnover growth. In addition, investments attraction will significantly grow, that will lead to the city infrastructure development, building of new hotels, trading and recreation centers and etc.
In 90s of the last century near lake Paliastomi in Poti was a fish farm where sturgeons were successfully bred. At present this farm does not exist and its rehabilitation requires about 4-5 million USD investments. In 50-60s of the last century the city changed its image- new blocks of houses, medical, cultural and educational institutions were constructed. There are several state and private elementary, secondary, high schools and technical colleges institutes, folklore centre, exhibition hall, choreography studios, Kolkheti history and culture museum, sports groups in Poti with long term history and traditions. Kolkheti National Park which is on the city territory with its rare natural resources is the right place for tourism development. Poti has several sister cities: Ilychevsk, Ukraine, Lugansk, Ukraine, Lagrange, USA, Crestview, USA, Navphlion, Greece, Larnaka, Cyprus, Shavnei, China, Burgas, Bulgaria, Kaliningrad, Russia and these contacts numerous economic, cultural and educational programs have been realized. Nowadays, Poti-maritime gate of Georgia, is an important junction of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia transport corridor(TRACEKA).