1.
Which country has the world’s longest land border?
Correct Answer
A. Canada
Explanation
Canada has the world's longest land border of 5,530 miles, which it shares with the United States.
2.
Which country shares the largest number of borders in North America?
Correct Answer
C. Mexico
Explanation
Mexico shares its borders with the United States, Belize, and Guatemala, making it the North American country with the most shared borders.
3.
Which two countries share the most international borders worldwide?
Correct Answer
B. Russia and China
Explanation
China and Russia each share their borders with 14 other countries, the highest number of international borders worldwide.
4.
Which country shares borders with the highest number of countries in South America?
Correct Answer
C. Brazil
Explanation
Brazil shares its borders with 10 South American countries - the highest number of borders shared by any country in this continent.
5.
Which country has the second longest set of land borders in the world?
Correct Answer
C. Russia
Explanation
With a total of 20,241 kilometers, Russia has the second longest set of land borders in the world.
6.
How many countries does Germany share its borders with?
Correct Answer
D. 9
Explanation
Germany shares its borders with 9 neighboring countries - Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Poland.
7.
How many countries does Zambia share its borders with?
Correct Answer
C. 8
Explanation
Zambia shares its borders with 8 African nations - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
8.
Which European country is bordered by the most countries?
Correct Answer
D. Russia
Explanation
Russia shares its borders with 14 countries, which is the highest among the European countries.
9.
How many countries does France share its borders with, including its overseas territories?
Correct Answer
D. 11
Explanation
Including its overseas territories, France shares borders with 11 countries - Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland, England, and the overseas territories of Guadeloupe, French Guiana, and Martinique.
10.
How many countries does Austria share its borders with?
Correct Answer
C. 8
Explanation
Austria shares its borders with 8 countries - the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Germany.
11.
How many countries does Turkey share its borders with?
Correct Answer
C. 8
Explanation
Turkey is bordered by the following countries:
Greece
Bulgaria
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan exclave)
Iran
Iraq
Syria
These borders reflect Turkey's strategic location, straddling both Europe and Asia, and its significant geopolitical importance in the region.
12.
Which Southeastern European country shares its borders with 8 neighboring countries?
Correct Answer
D. Serbia
Explanation
Serbia shares its borders with 8 neighboring countries - Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro.How many countries does Zambia share its border with?
13.
Which European country shares its borders with 9 neighboring countries?
Correct Answer
C. Germany
Explanation
Germany shares its borders with 9 neighboring countries: Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Poland.
14.
Which country located in Western Asia and Southeastern Europe shares its border with both Asian and European countries?
Correct Answer
D. Turkey
Explanation
Turkey has a unique location, with a land area in Western Asia (Anatolia) and a land area in Southeastern Europe (Thrace). It shares its boundaries with a large number of European and Asian countries.
15.
How many countries does Zambia share its border with?
Correct Answer
D. 8
Explanation
Zambia shares its borders with 8 African nations: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.