Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan
Appearance
Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan | |
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![]() Friendship bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan Across the Panj river in Region shughnon-shughnan | |
Coordinates | 37°31′N 71°31′E / 37.52°N 71.51°E |
Carries | Commercial and passenger vehicles up to 25 metric tonnes |
Crosses | Panj River |
Locale | Shughnon, Tajikistan / Shughnan, Afghanistan |
Characteristics | |
Design | Suspension bridge |
Total length | 135 metres |
Width | 3.5 metres |
History | |
Opened | 3 November 2002 |
Location | |
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The Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan was opened on 3 November 2002.[1][2][3][4] It spans the Panj River. It was the first of four bridges planned to be built with the assistance of the Aga Khan Foundation.
Tem is a microdistrict of Khorugh,[5] in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan, which is very sparsely settled. Many of the inhabitants there are Ismaili muslims, followers of the Aga Khan.
Demogan is a location in Afghanistan.
The bridge cost $400,000.[1]
See also
References
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"Press Release: Aga Khan and Tajik and Afghan Leaders Open Bridge into Afghanistan". Aga Khan Development Network. 2002-11-03. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
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"Aga Khan and Karzai discuss Afghanistan rehabilitation progress". ReliefWeb. 2002-11-05. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
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"Darwaz Bridge to strengthen commercial ties and Tajik-Afghan relations". Aga Khan Development Network. Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
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