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Map of the day: The longest fence in the world

Map of the dingo fence in Australia. At a length of 5,614 km (3,488 mi) it is the longest fence in the world. In case your wondering, the fence was built to keep dingoes out of the fertile areas of the south-east and south-west and stop the dingoes from hunting sheep and other livestock. (Source: theconversation.com)
Map of the dingo fence in Australia. At a length of 5,614 km (3,488 mi) it is the longest fence in the world. In case your wondering, the fence was built to keep dingoes out of the fertile areas of the south-east and south-west and stop the dingoes from hunting sheep and other livestock. (Source: theconversation.com)

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