Explanation

• The McMahon Line is the boundary line between China and India in the eastern Himalayas.
• It was proposed in 1914 during the Shimla Convention between British India and Tibet.
• China does not officially recognize this border.
• The line mainly separates India’s Arunachal Pradesh from Tibet (China).

Additional information:

• Durand Line (1893) – Pakistan ↔ Afghanistan
• Radcliffe Line (1947) – India ↔ Pakistan
• Line of Control (LOC) – India ↔ Pakistan (Kashmir ceasefire line)
• 38th Parallel – North Korea ↔ South Korea

Last verified on 11-03-2026

Explanation

India and Bangladesh historically had the most complex border, with dozens of enclaves and counter-enclaves.

Many of these were resolved after the 2015 Land Boundary Agreement, simplifying the border.

Explanation

Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest maritime route to Asia from Europe.

The Suez Canal is located in Egypt

The construction of the Suez Canal started on: 25 April 1859

it was officially opened on 17 November 1869 

Suez Canal has become one of the world's most heavily used shipping lanes.

Suez Canal Length:193.3 km

Geography

Start point: Port Said

End point: Suez Port

Explanation

Sri Lanka is an island nation.

This meaning it is surrounded by water.

It has no land borders with other countries.

Explanation

Portugal is located on the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula.

It shares its only land border with Spain.