Coordinates: 37°31′27″N 71°30′28″E / 37.52417°N 71.50778°E / 37.52417; 71.50778

Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan

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Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan
File:Bridge shughnan tj & shughnan af.jpg
Friendship bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan Across the Panj river in Region shughnon-shughnan
CarriesCommercial and passenger vehicles up to 25 metric tonnes
CrossesPanj River
LocaleShughnon, Shughnan, Tajikistan
Official nameАфгано-таджикский мост (Тем—Демоган)
پل افغانستان-تاجیکستان در تم-دموگان
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
Total length135 metres
Width3.5 metres
History
Opened3 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]

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References

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