Pan-American Highway: World's Longest Road, 30,000 km, 14 Countries, No U-turn

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CNBC Awaaz•10-12-2025, 13:37
Pan-American Highway: World's Longest Road, 30,000 km, 14 Countries, No U-turn
- •The Pan-American Highway is the world's longest motorable road, spanning approximately 30,000 km.
- •It connects 14 countries across North and South America, from Alaska to Argentina.
- •A unique feature of the highway is that no U-turn is required throughout the entire journey.
- •The journey typically takes about 60 days and traverses diverse landscapes, including forests, deserts, and snowy regions.
- •Construction of the Pan-American Highway began in the 1920s to boost tourism and connect the Americas, opening to the public in 1960.
Why It Matters: Pan-American Highway: world's longest road, uniting continents with unparalleled diverse journeys.
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