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Pan-American Highway: World's Longest Road, 30,000 km Across 14 Nations, No U-Turn

  • The Pan-American Highway is the world's longest road, spanning approximately 30,000 km.
  • It passes through 14 countries without a single U-turn, from North to South America.
  • Recognized by Guinness World Records, the highway starts in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
  • Traversing diverse landscapes, it typically takes over two months to complete the entire journey.
  • Construction began in the 1920s to boost US tourism, opening to the public in 1960.

Why It Matters: This highlights the Pan-American Highway, the world's longest road, an epic 30,000 km journey.

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