Tbilisi sea
Reservoir in Tbilisi, Georgia
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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][4]
| Tbilisi lake | |
|---|---|
Tbilisi Sea in september 2023 | |
  Tbilisi lake | |
| Location | Kura River valley |
| Coordinates | 41°44′58″N 44°50′44″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 | 535.5–540 m (1,757–1,772 ft) |