Semalka Border Crossing, Border crossing and pontoon bridge between Kurdistan Region in Iraq and northeastern Syria.
The Semalka Border Crossing includes a floating bridge structure spanning across the Tigris River, connecting two Kurdish regions through a strategic waterway passage.
The crossing emerged during the Syrian Civil War, establishing a formal connection point between the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and the Kurdish-led administration in Syria.
The crossing functions as a meeting point for Kurdish communities from both countries, enabling regular social interactions and maintaining regional connections.
The border station processes pedestrians and vehicles daily, requiring travelers to present valid identification documents and comply with current crossing regulations.
The facility operates through a floating pontoon system one kilometer from the Iraqi-Syrian-Turkish tripoint, adapting to water level changes in the Tigris River.
GPS coordinates: 37.08932,42.34989
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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