General Global Geography Facts 4

Question 1

Which country shares borders with the most other countries?

Accepted Answer

China

Answer

China and Russia are tied for the most land borders, each sharing borders with 14 countries.

Question 2

The Dead Sea, the world's lowest point on land, borders which countries?

Accepted Answer

Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority

Answer

The Dead Sea borders Israel and the West Bank to the west and Jordan to the east, lying about 430 meters below sea level.

Question 3

Which continent has the fewest countries?

Accepted Answer

Antarctica

Answer

Antarctica has no sovereign countries; it is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System and has no permanent civilian population.

Question 4

What is the name of the sea located between Greece and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Aegean Sea

Answer

The Aegean Sea is an elongated embayment of the Mediterranean Sea located between Greece and Turkey, dotted with thousands of Greek islands.

Question 5

Which country is entirely surrounded by South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Lesotho

Answer

Lesotho is an enclave nation completely surrounded by South Africa, making it one of only three countries in the world entirely within another country.

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General Global Geography Facts 4