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Tbilisi Sea

Tbilisi lake
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Tbilisi Sea
Location Kura River valley
Coordinates 41°44′58″N 44°50′44″E / 41.74944°N 44.84556°E / 41.74944; 44.84556
Primary outflows Iori River
Basin countries Georgia
Max. length 8.75 km (5.44 mi)
Max. width 2.85 km (1.77 mi)
Average depth 26.6 m (87 ft)
Max. depth 45 m (148 ft)
Surface elevation 650–800 m (2,130–2,620 ft)

The Tbilisi sea (Georgian: თბილისის ზღვა) or Tbilisi reservoir (თბილისის წყალსაცავი) is an artificial lake in the vicinity of Tbilisi that serves as a reservoir. The lake has a length of 8.75 km and a width of 2.85 km. It was opened in 1953 and has become a popular recreation spot. It is planned to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.


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