The Darien Gap, known for being a major geographical barrier to land migration between North and South America, lies between which two countries?
(a) Colombia and Ecuador
(b) Panama and Colombia
(c) Venezuela and Brazil
(d) Mexico and Guatemala

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The Darien Gap, known for being a major geographical barrier to land migration between North and South America, lies between which two countries?
(a) Colombia and Ecuador
(b) Panama and Colombia
(c) Venezuela and Brazil
(d) Mexico and Guatemala

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Darien Gap is a dense, roadless jungle region that forms a natural barrier between Panama and Colombia, making it the only missing link in the Pan-American Highway. It is known for its difficult terrain, biodiversity, and security risks, including the presence of drug cartels and smugglers, making overland migration between North and South America extremely challenging.

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The Darien Gap, known for being a major geographical barrier to land migration between North and South America, lies between which two countries? (a) Colombia and Ecuador (b) Panama and Colombia (c) Venezuela and Brazil (d) Mexico and Guatemala