The planet of Gor is a spheroid. The planet is smaller
than the Earth, is a small distance closer to the Sun, and possesses a lesser gravity. Thus, the Sun looks a fraction
larger from the viewpoint of Gor. The angle of the axis of Gor is also somewhat sharper than the Earth. Gor has
two polar regions and an equatorial belt, similar to the Earth. It is in the same plane of orbit as the Earth and maintains
such an orbit that it keeps the Sun between the two planets, thus blocking visual detection by the Earth. Gor's average
temperatures tend to be somewhat stronger than those of Earth. The air of Gor is also far cleaner than Earth, free of
industrial toxins and pollutants.
Gor also has three moons, a large one and two smaller ones.
They appear white and swift moving through the sky. Only the name of one of the moons has been identified so far in the books.
It is one of the small moon and it is called the Prison Moon. There is no explanation given for the origin of its name. The
books do not specify if these moons were transported with Gor or if they were taken from elsewhere in our solar system to
be used by the Priest-Kings. We also do not know if the Priest-Kings have any purpose for the moons.
The planet of Gor is not indigenous to
our solar system. It was transported here, by the Priest-Kings, about two million years ago and set into its present location.
Its location was chosen to hide it from the Earth and it is thought that the highly advanced technology of the Priest-Kings
also conceals the existence of Gor from Earth's other detection capabilities. The Priest-Kings are known to be able to control
gravity.
On maps of Gor, most of the planet appears
blank and unexplored. Gor is sparsely populated by humans but animal life is rampant throughout Gor. Few people know about
the lands that are east of the Voltai and Thentis Mountain Ranges. There are significant sections of the equatorial jungles,
north of Schendi, that are largely uncharted. No one knows what lies west on Thassa past the islands of Cos and Tyros. Ships
generally do not travel more than a hundred pasangs west of Cos and Tyros. This area is known as the World's End. Anyone who
has sailed there has never returned. Thassa is the name of the sole known ocean. It forms the western body of the primary
landmass of Gor.
