Surami Pass
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Surami Pass | |
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![]() 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 |
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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).
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
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Starii_Suramskii_pereval.jpg/300px-Starii_Suramskii_pereval.jpg)
A locomotive can be seen on the left
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a4/Celebr._opening_of_Surami_RR_tunnel_-_ca._1890s.jpg/300px-Celebr._opening_of_Surami_RR_tunnel_-_ca._1890s.jpg)
Rail service through Surami Pass was opened in 1872. The rail line was electrified in 1933.
References
[edit]- ^ Surami pass PeakVisor