The Shawangunk Ridge in New York is a relatively short continuation of the long Appalachian ridge, much shorter than major ranges like the Alaska or Aravalli ranges.
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Which is the shortest river in the United Kingdom often cited?
The River Bain in North Yorkshire is one of the shortest rivers in the UK, measuring approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Semerwater to the River Ure.
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Which is the shortest time zone span country-wise (country spanning the least time zones)?
The boundary between Vatican City and Italy is approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) long, making it the shortest international border between two sovereign states.
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Which is the shortest canal in the world used for shipping (well-known short canals)?
The Kiel Canal connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. While not the absolute shortest, among major ship canals like Suez and Panama, it is a significant waterway saving distance around Jutland.
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Which is the shortest state/provincial name among UN member states or first-level divisions (commonly cited short names)?
Chad (4 letters) is a short name, but often this trivia refers to places like 'U' (in Panama) or 'Å' (Norway). Among the country options provided, Chad, Iraq, Oman, Peru are all 4 letters. The key selects Chad.
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Which is the shortest ocean crossing by ferry (regular scheduled international short crossing)?
The Calais–Dover crossing is one of the shortest and most famous international ferry routes, crossing the English Channel's narrowest point (approx 33km).
