Question: Where was the world’s longest zip line launched in February, 2018?
(a) United Arab Emirates
(b) Alaska
(c) Puerto Rico
(d) Ukraine
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On February 2nd, 2018, the world’s longest zip line built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), opened.
- This line is located in Ras Al Khaimah which is located north of the country on the border of Oman.
- It has been established in the center of one peak to another of the UAE’s ‘Jebel Jais’ mountain.
- Through this, tourists can enjoy this exciting journey at a speed of 150 km / hour.
- It has been constructed by Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.
- It was also included in the Guinness Book of World Records in the last week.
- The length of this zip line is 2.83 km which is almost equal to more than 28 football fields.
- It is located at an altitude of 1680 meters above sea level.
- Through this zip line over 1 lakh people can enjoy this adventure every year.
- The length of the rider that comes on it is at least 1.20 meters and the weight should not exceed150 kg.
Reference:
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/longest-zip-line-ras-al-khaimah-uae/index.html