Location Of World Countries
Test your knowledge of the location of world countries relative to other countries.
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What country is directly north of China?
- A.
Switzerland
- B.
Jamaica
- C.
Mongolia
- D.
Kazakhstan
- E.
Iran
Correct Answer
C. MongoliaExplanation
Mongolia is directly north of China. It is a landlocked country located in East Asia and is bordered by China to the south. The two countries share a long border, making Mongolia the country that is directly north of China.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What country is directly south of Canada?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
Iceland
- C.
United States
- D.
Belarus
- E.
Falkland Islands
Correct Answer
C. United StatesExplanation
The United States is directly south of Canada. Canada and the United States share the longest international border in the world, stretching over 8,891 kilometers (5,525 miles). The border spans from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. The two countries have a close relationship and share many cultural, economic, and political ties.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What country is directly northwest of India?
- A.
Pakistan
- B.
Afghanistan
- C.
Indonesia
- D.
Papua New Guinea
- E.
Ghana
Correct Answer
A. PakistanExplanation
Pakistan is directly northwest of India. It shares a border with India and is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. The two countries have a complex history and have had numerous conflicts and disputes over the years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What country is directly west of Sweden?
- A.
Greenland
- B.
Norway
- C.
Ireland
- D.
Finland
- E.
Estonia
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B. NorwayExplanation
Norway is the country directly west of Sweden. Sweden and Norway share a long border, and Norway is located to the west of Sweden on the Scandinavian Peninsula.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What country is directly west of Ethiopia?
- A.
Uzbekistan
- B.
Algeria
- C.
Benin
- D.
Georgia
- E.
Sudan
Correct Answer
E. SudanExplanation
Sudan is the correct answer because it is the country that is directly west of Ethiopia.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What country is directly west of Argentina?
- A.
French Guiana
- B.
Dominican Republic
- C.
Chile
- D.
Brazil
- E.
Togo
Correct Answer
C. ChileExplanation
Chile is the correct answer because it is the country that is directly west of Argentina.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What country is directly northwest of Peru?
- A.
Japan
- B.
Ecuador
- C.
Venezuela
- D.
Cuba
- E.
Guatemala
Correct Answer
B. EcuadorExplanation
Ecuador is directly northwest of Peru.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What country is directly east of Bolivia?
- A.
Paraguay
- B.
Russia
- C.
Colombia
- D.
Brazil
- E.
Sweden
Correct Answer
D. BrazilExplanation
Brazil is the correct answer because it is the country that is directly east of Bolivia. Brazil shares a border with Bolivia to the east, making it the neighboring country in that direction. Paraguay, Russia, Colombia, and Sweden are not located directly east of Bolivia.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What country is directly east of Portugal?
- A.
Italy
- B.
Spain
- C.
France
- D.
Germany
- E.
The Bahamas
Correct Answer
B. SpainExplanation
Spain is the correct answer because it is the country that is directly east of Portugal. Portugal is located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula, and Spain is its neighboring country to the east.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What country is directly north of Mexico?
- A.
Canada
- B.
Finland
- C.
Guatemala
- D.
United States
- E.
Paraguay
Correct Answer
D. United StatesExplanation
The correct answer is United States because it is the country that is directly north of Mexico. Canada is located to the north of the United States, while Finland, Guatemala, and Paraguay are located in different regions of the world and not directly north of Mexico.Rate this question:
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