Question: Which country has recently built the world’s highest road tunnel?
(a) Kazakhstan
(b) Mongolia
(c) China
(d) India
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- In September, 2017, China opened the world’s tallest highway tunnel, built in Tibet region.
- This tunnel is built on the Sichuan-Tibet (G317) highway of Chola Mountains, which connects Nagakyu of Tibet with Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan.
- This tunnel, built at the height of 4000 meter by piercing the 6168 meters high Chola Mountain above sea level.
- Its construction was completed in November, 2016.
- It was constructed by China Railway in 5 years from the amount of 1.28 billion Yuan (196, 900 USD).
Reference:
http://en.people.cn/n3/2017/0926/c90000-9273957.html
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/world-s-highest-road-tunnel-opens-from-chengdu-in-china-to-tibetan-town-of-nagqu-rqm3n560m
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-09/26/c_136640016.htm