| Tbilisi lake | |
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Tbilisi Sea
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| 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) |
| Average depth | 26.6 m (87 ft) |
| Max. depth | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 650–800 m (2,130–2,620 ft) |
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. It is planned to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.