The Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question

GSMediumPrelims 2017World Geography

The Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?

Jordan
Iraq
Lebanon
Syria

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Jordan does not border the Mediterranean Sea; it is separated from it by Israel and the West Bank. While not landlocked, its only coastline is on the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea). Statement 2 is Incorrect: Iraq does not border the Mediterranean Sea. It is located further east and has its only maritime access via the Persian Gulf. Statement 3 is Correct: Lebanon is a Levantine country with a coastline along the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Statement 4 is Correct: Syria borders the eastern Mediterranean Sea, situated between Turkey to the north and Lebanon to the south.