Piirina

Piirina is a historical region located in the southwestern part of modern-day Georgia. Historically, Piirina was a principality and later a duchy within the Kingdom of Georgia. Its territory roughly encompassed the area around the confluence of the Rioni and Tskhenistskali rivers. The name Piirina is believed to derive from the Laz language, referring to a fertile plain.

The region played a significant role in the political and economic landscape of western Georgia. It was strategically important due to its fertile lands and access to trade routes. Over centuries, Piirina was subject to the influence and control of various regional powers, including the Kingdom of Georgia, the Principality of Guria, and the Ottoman Empire.

During the medieval period, Piirina was known for its agricultural productivity and played a part in the cultural development of the region. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the territorial and political evolution of southwestern Georgia. The exact boundaries and extent of Piirina varied over different historical periods, making its precise definition a subject of historical study. Today, the historical lands of Piirina are part of the Imereti and Guria regions of Georgia.