Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,20,28,13,20,5,10
keywords:
{'longest overland tunnel': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'switzerland': [9, 3, 9, 11], 'spain': [12, 3, 9, 5], 'germany': [24, 3, 28, 24], 'france': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'country': [27, 2, 36, 66]}
The correct answer is option 2, Switzerland. Switzerland is known for having the longest overland tunnel in the world, which is the Gotthard Base Tunnel. This tunnel stretches over 57 kilometers (35 miles) through the Swiss Alps. It was completed in 2016 and connects the Swiss towns of Erstfeld and Bodio. The construction of this tunnel aimed to improve transportation and reduce travel times for both people and goods. The Gotthard Base Tunnel surpasses other famous tunnels such as the Channel Tunnel (connecting the United Kingdom and France) and the Seikan Tunnel (linking Honshu and Hokkaido in Japan) in terms of length. Therefore, Switzerland is recognized for having the longest overland tunnel globally.