In today's world, AH1 has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. Both professionally and personally, AH1 has left a profound mark on our lives and the way we interact with the world around us. From its impact on the economy to its influence on popular culture, AH1 remains a hot topic that continues to generate debate and reflection around the world. In this article, we will explore the different facets of AH1 and its relevance in our current society, providing a comprehensive view of its importance and implications for the future.
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Asian Highway 1 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Length | 20,557 km (12,774 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
East end | Tokyo, Japan 35°41′03″N 139°46′29″E / 35.68417°N 139.77472°E | |||
West end | Kapıkule, Turkey 41°43′01″N 26°21′10″E / 41.71694°N 26.35278°E | |||
Location | ||||
Countries | Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Asian Highway 1 (AH1) is the longest route of the Asian Highway Network, running 20,557 km (12,774 mi) from Tokyo, Japan via Korea, China, Southeast Asia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Iran to the border between Turkey and Bulgaria west of Istanbul where it joins end-on with European route E80, running all the way to Lisbon, Portugal.
The 1200-kilometre section in Japan was added to the system in November 2003. It runs along the following tolled expressways:
From Fukuoka, the Japan–Korea Undersea Tunnel has been proposed to provide a fixed crossing.
The section in South Korea mainly follows the Gyeongbu Expressway. The Highway Boundary of South and North Korea.
In future,
will become part of AH1 instead of the current National Highway 1 and National Highway 22.
The route AH1 links to E80 in Turkey. The E80 continues in the E-road network from the border station at Gürbulak in Turkey to Istanbul followed by E80 highways to Kapitan Andreevo/Kapıkule, Sofia, Niš, Pristina, Dubrovnik, Pescara, Rome, Genoa, Nice, Toulouse, Burgos, Valladolid, Salamanca and finally Lisbon on the Atlantic Ocean.
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