Tbilisi sea
| Tbilisi lake | |
|---|---|
 Tbilisi sea | |
| 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 |
| Max. width | 2.85 km |
| Max. depth | 45 m |
| Surface elevation | 650-800 meter |
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.[1][2] It is planned to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tbilisi Lakes". Tbilisi City Hall. 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. 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. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
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