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How many international tripoints (places where three countries meet) exist worldwide?
Answer
175
There are approximately 175 international tripoints globally. Africa has 61, Asia has 51, Europe has 48, South America has 13, and North America has 2.
💡 Did you know?
Nearly half of all tripoints are located in water bodies like rivers, lakes, or seas rather than on land.
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- Borders
- Tripoints
- World Statistics
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