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. The surface area of this reservoir is 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi). It was opened in 1953 and has become a popular recreation spot.[1][2] It is planned to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.[3]
| Tbilisi lake | |
|---|---|
 Tbilisi Sea in september 2023 | |
  Tbilisi lake | |
| Location | Kura River valley |
| Coordinates | 41°44′58″N 44°50′44″E / 41.74944°N 44.84556°E |
| Primary outflows | Iori River |
| Basin countries | Georgia |
| Max. length | 8.75 km (5.44 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.85 km (1.77 mi) |
| Surface area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 26.6 m (87 ft) |
| Max. depth | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 650–800 m (2,130–2,620 ft) |
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References edit
- ^ "Tbilisi Lakes". Tbilisi City Hall. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
- ^ Buachidze, G.; T. Tevzadze (2006). John H. Tellam; Michael O. Rivett; Rauf G. Israfilov; Liam G. Herringshaw (eds.). Chemical and Geotechnical Problems associated with the Tbilisi Water Storage Reservoir, Georgia. NATO Science Series. Vol. 74 (Urban Groundwater Management and Sustainability ed.). Springer Netherlands. pp. 393–399. doi:10.1007/1-4020-5175-1_32. ISBN 978-1-4020-5173-9.
- ^ Akhmeteli, Nina (February–March 2010). "One sea, many fish?". Investor. Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2010.