UPSC Prelims 2024
Geography
Consider the following countries :
1. Finland
2. Germany
3. Norway
4. Russia
How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?
Explanation
* Finland: Finland borders the Baltic Sea, not the North Sea. * Germany: Germany shares a border with the North Sea. * Norway: Norway has a long coastline along the North Sea. * Russia: Russia does not border the North Sea. * In total 7 countries border the North Sea - United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France. Therefore, only Germany and Norway border the North Sea.