What is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan called?

What is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan called?

Durand Line
Durand Line, boundary established in the Hindu Kush in 1893 running through the tribal lands between Afghanistan and British India, marking their respective spheres of influence; in modern times it has marked the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Which two provinces are bordered with Afghanistan?

Pakistan and Afghanistan share an immense border stretching 1510 miles (2430 km) along the southern and eastern edges of Afghanistan. The Afghan provinces of Badakhshan, Nurestan, Konar, Nangarhar, Paktiya, Khost, Paktika, Zabul, Kandahar, Helmand, and Nimruz are all adjacent to the Pakistani border.

What are the countries that share a border with Afghanistan?

The remainder of this article highlights the countries that share borders with Afghanistan: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, China, and Iran. Turkmenistan is located northwest of Afghanistan, and the two countries share a border of 462 miles, which is marked by the Amu Darya River.

Are there any natural boundary lines in Afghanistan?

Over a dozen earthquakes occurred there during the twentieth century. The greater part of the northern border and a small section of the border with Pakistan are marked by rivers; the remaining boundary lines are political rather than natural.

Is there a road between China and Afghanistan?

China and Afghanistan do not share road access. The only mountain pass between these two countries is known as Wakhjir Pass, which was used during the Silk Trade. The government of China has decided to keep this border closed, citing civil and political instability in the Xinjiang province.

Where is the northern frontier of Afghanistan located?

The northern frontier extends approximately 1,689 km (1,049 mi) southwestward, from the Pamir Mountains in the northeast to a region of hills and deserts in the west, at the border with Iran. The border with Iran runs generally southward from the Hari River across swamp and desert regions before reaching the northwestern tip of Pakistan.