Countries and Their Borders with Seas

The video provides a map analysis of West Asia, focusing on countries bordering the Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and Caspian Sea. It highlights key geographical facts, such as which countries share borders with these bodies of water. The video also discusses past UPSC exam questions related to these topics, providing insights into common pitfalls and correct answers.

Which of the following countries does not border the Red Sea?

• Ethiopia

• Eritrea

• Saudi Arabia

• Egypt

Which country has a small border with the Mediterranean Sea?

• Iraq

• Syria

• Jordan

• Saudi Arabia

Which of these countries shares a border with both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?

• Israel

• Lebanon

• Jordan

• Egypt

Which of these countries does not have a coastline along the Persian Gulf?

• Kuwait

• Jordan

• Bahrain

• Oman

Which country has an exclave located at the northern part of the UAE?

• Bahrain

• Qatar

• Oman

• Saudi Arabia

How many countries share a border with the Caspian Sea?

• Six

• Four

• Five

• Three

Which of the following countries borders the Caspian Sea?

• Yemen

• Jordan

• Syria

• Kazakhstan

Which country is located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea?

• Turkey

• Lebanon

• Cyprus

• Greece

Which of the following countries does not open up to the Mediterranean Sea?

• Lebanon

• Syria

• Jordan

• Israel

Which country is incorrectly paired with the sea it borders?

• Jordan - Mediterranean Sea

• Oman - Persian Gulf

• Turkey - Black Sea

• Iran - Caspian Sea