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The Surami Pass (Georgian: სურამის უღელტეხილი) is a mountain pass in the Likhi Range of Georgia with an altitude of 949 metres (3,114 ft).

Surami Pass
Surami pass railway tunnel at Chkherimela river.
Elevation	948 m (3,110 ft)^[1]
Range	Likhi Range
Coordinates	42°01′37″N 43°30′01″E / 42.02694°N 43.50028°E / 42.02694; 43.50028
Surami Pass Location in the Caucasus Show map of Caucasus Mountains Surami Pass Location in Georgia, on the border of the Kakheti and Tusheti regions Show map of Georgia
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The pass connects the western and eastern part of Georgia. A railroad (in a tunnel) runs through the pass, as well as the Zestaponi–Khashuri highway.

History

The Old Surami Pass by A. Kiselyov, 1891
A locomotive can be seen on the left

Celebration of opening Surami tunnel; ca. 1890s

Rail service through Surami Pass was opened in 1872. The rail line was electrified in 1933.

References

^ Surami pass PeakVisor

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