Explanation

• The 49th Parallel is an important latitude line in North America.
• It forms most of the border between the USA and Canada.
• It was established through historical agreements between the two countries.
• It is one of the longest straight international borders in the world.
• It separates southern Canada from northern United States.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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• The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway
•  The countries located on the opposite side to Iran (the southern side) are:
• Oman: Specifically, the Musandam Governorate (an exclave).
• United Arab Emirates (UAE): A portion of the southwest peninsula.
• Link the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
• 33 km wide at its narrowest point.

Additional information:

• The Strait of Bosporus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara
• Start of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea

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Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

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• 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.

Explanation

The "38th Parallel" is the boundary line between North Korea and South Korea.

It was established at the end of World War II.

It also became the demarcation line during the Korean War.

It is a circle of latitude 38 degrees north of the equator.

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The 20th parallel north forms part of the border between Libya and Sudan. 

Explanation

The 22nd parallel north forms a major portion of the border between Egypt and Sudan.

The boundary was first established along this parallel by British colonial authorities in 1899.