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This Country Has A 256-Kilometre Highway That Never Bends

Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 is the world’s longest stretch of straight road. Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 has emerged as the world’s longest straight road, surpassing Australia’s Eyre Highway, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. This revelation marks a significant milestone in the realm of transportation infrastructure, as the expansive stretch of Highway 10 extends farther than its predecessor, offering travellers a remarkable journey across vast distances with unobstructed views. This 256-kilometre (159-mile) asphalt ruler cuts through the vast Rub Al-Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world. Originally built as a private road for King Fahd, Highway 10 offers a unique driving experience-one devoid of turns for a staggering distance. Arab News confirms the impressive stretch, highlighting that it runs from Haradh, a city known for its oil and gas reserves, to Al Batha, near the border of the United Arab Emirates. According to Guinness World Records, it cuts through the desert with no bends left or right or any appreciable gradient up or …