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Ushguli
Municipality: Mestia Municipality
Region: Samegrelo–Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
Location: Upper Enguri River valley, near Mount Shkhara
Nearest town: Mestia (~45 km via mountain road)
Status: High-altitude village (community of several hamlets)
Population: approx. 200–300 residents
Elevation: approx. 2100–2200 m above sea level
Known for: Svan defensive towers and UNESCO World Heritage status
Time zone: GET (UTC +4)
Climate: Alpine, snowy winters and cool summers
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❓Where is Ushguli?
Ushguli is located in the Mestia municipality of the Georgian region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti. This is a Svan community popular with tourists, consisting of five villages: Zhibiani, Lamjurishi, Murkmeli, Chazhashi and Chvibiani.