Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan
Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan | |
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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 | |
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The Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan was opened on 3 November 2002.Panj River. It was the first of four bridges planned to be built with the assistance of the Aga Khan Foundation.
Tem is a
Ismaili muslims, followers of the Aga Khan
.
Demogan is a location in Afghanistan.
The bridge cost $400,000.[1]
See also
- Tajikistan–Afghanistan bridge at Panji Poyon
- Tajik–Afghan Friendship Bridge
References
- ^ a b "Press Release: Aga Khan and Tajik and Afghan Leaders Open Bridge into Afghanistan". Aga Khan Development Network. 3 November 2002. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
- ^ "Aga Khan and Karzai discuss Afghanistan rehabilitation progress". ReliefWeb. 5 November 2002. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
- ^ "Aga Khan and Tajik and Afghan leaders open bridge into Afghanistan". ReliefWeb. 3 November 2002. Retrieved 5 December 2008.
- ^ "Darwaz Bridge to strengthen commercial ties and Tajik-Afghan relations". Aga Khan Development Network. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2008.
- ^ "Tajikistan building bridge across river to Afghanistan in east"
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