Q. The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:
- Canada and the United States of America
- Chile and Argentina
- China and India
- Kazakhstan and Russian Federation
Answer: (a) Canada and the United States of America.
Notes:
- Canada and the United States of America: The border between Canada and the United States is the longest international land boundary in the world, stretching over 8,890 kilometers (5,525 miles). This includes both the contiguous U.S.-Canada border and the boundary between Alaska and northern Canada.
- Chile and Argentina: This is the longest land border in South America, stretching along the Andes Mountains and running for about 6,691 kilometers (4,157 miles). While it’s long, it ranks third in the world after Canada–U.S. and Kazakhstan–Russia.
- China and India: The border between China and India is much shorter compared to other options, at about 3,488 kilometers (2,167 miles), making it far from the longest in the world.
- Kazakhstan and Russian Federation: This is the second-longest international border, at approximately 7,644 kilometers (4,254 miles). Although significant, it’s still shorter than the Canada–U.S. border.
