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The landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh is the subject of an unresolved dispute between Azerbaijan,

in which it lies, and its ethnic Armenian majority, backed by neighbouring Armenia

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The Strait of Gibraltar connects two large water bodies, the Atlantic Ocean & Mediterranean Sea.

they lie between southernmost Spain and northwesternmost Africa.

The Strait of Gibraltar is located in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain)

The Sea separates Europe from Africa

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Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war and subsequently annexed it in 1981.

But, Israel’s sovereignty over the territory is not recognized.

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The 'Blue Line' is the international line between Lebanon & Israel.

The border between Israel and Lebanon, known as the "Blue Line," was set by the United Nations in 2000 after Israel withdrew its military from southern Lebanon

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• The Shatt Al-Arab is the river that borders Iraq and Iran
• Flows into the Persian Gulf.
• Formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers near Qurnah, Iraq.
• Width: Varies from 120 ft (37 m) at Basra to 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at its mouth.
• History: The scene of prolonged and intense fighting between Iraq and Iran in the 1980s.

Last updated by NS on 20-April-2026

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• USA–Canada Border: World’s longest international land border.
• - Total length: 8,891 km (5,525 miles).
• - Established: Initial boundary set by the Treaty of Paris on 3 September 1783.
• - Two sections: Canada–contiguous USA and Canada–Alaska.

Last updated: 27 OCT 2026 

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Doklam is an area disputed between China and Bhutan located near their tri-junction with India.

Unlike China and Bhutan, India does not claim Doklam but supports Bhutan's claim.

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• Xinjiang province in China directly borders Pakistan.
• The border region is significant for trade and connectivity.
• It encompasses diverse landscapes, including mountains and valleys.

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Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war and subsequently annexed it in 1981.

But, Israel’s sovereignty over the territory is not recognized.

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The "March of Suffering" was devastating in North Korea.

It describes the severe famine that occurred in the 1990s.

It leading to widespread malnutrition and death due to food shortages.