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Geography · Ch 7 — Transport and Communication

Border Roads

7.4.3

Border Roads

Border roads are roads constructed along international boundaries. Their primary purpose is not just to connect two points on a map, but to serve strategic and integrative functions for the nation.

These roads play a critical role in integrating people living in remote, often isolated border areas with the major cities of the country. By providing a physical link, they help bring these communities into the national mainstream, facilitating access to markets, services, and opportunities. …