G219 China National Highway
China National Highway 219 (G219) is a highway which runs along the entire western and southern border of the China, from Kom-Kanas Mongolian ethnic township in Xinjiang to Dongxing in Guangxi. At over 10 065 kilometres (6,254 mi) long, it will be the longest National Highway once completed.
Construction of this road was started in 1951. It was completed in 1957. The road passes through disputed area of Aksai Chin, an area administered by the People's Republic of China but also claimed by India, and its construction was one of the triggers for the Sino-Indian War of 1962. Originally made of gravel, it was fully paved with asphalt in 2013.
Construction of this road was started in 1951. It was completed in 1957. The road passes through disputed area of Aksai Chin, an area administered by the People's Republic of China but also claimed by India, and its construction was one of the triggers for the Sino-Indian War of 1962. Originally made of gravel, it was fully paved with asphalt in 2013.
G219 China National Highway, related objects
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_National_Highway_219
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 29°9'55"N 93°28'27"E
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- Quemen Cuo 40 km
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- Chala Cuo 43 km
- Cuoreng Cuo 44 km
- Cuolong Cuo 47 km
- Ba 63 km
- Tromda 64 km
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