Important Boundary Lines

Durand Line :
Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, demarcated by Sir Mortimer Durand in 1896.

Hindenberg Line :
The line to which the Germans retreated in 1917 during the First World War, defines the boundary between Germany and Poland.

Line of Control :
It divides Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

Maginot Line :
Boundary between France and Germany.

Mannerheim Line :
Drawn by General Mannerheim; fortification on the Russia an Finland border.

McMahon Line :
The boundary between India and China as demarcated by Sir Henry McMahon in 1914. China does not recognise this line.

Oder Niesse Line :
Boundary between Germany and Poland.

Radcliffe Line :
Drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947 as demarcation between India and Pakistan.

Seigfrid Line :
Line of fortification drawn by Germany on its border with France.

17th Parallel :
The line which defined the boundary between North Vietnam and South Vietnam before the two were united.

24th Parallel :
The line which Pakistan claims should be the demarcation between India and Pakistan.

38th Parallel :
Boundary between North Korea and South Korea.

49th Parallel :
Boundary between USA and Canada.

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