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Bridge in Shughnan, Tajikistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan | |
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Coordinates | 37°31′N 71°31′E |
Carries | Commercial and passenger vehicles up to 25 metric tonnes |
Crosses | Panj River |
Locale | Shughnon, Shughnan, Tajikistan |
Official name | Афгано-таджикский мост (Тем—Демоган) پل افغانستان-تاجیکستان در تم-دموگان |
Characteristics | |
Design | Suspension bridge |
Total length | 135 metres |
Width | 3.5 metres |
History | |
Opened | 3 November 2002 |
Location | |
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]
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