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Neighbouring Countries of Landlocked Nations
Landlocked nations like Austria and Zambia have as many as eight neighboring countries! This quiz focuses on landlocked nations that are either surrounded by a single country or sandwiched between two. Enjoy!
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by Matthew_07.
Estimated time: 3 mins.
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(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right
side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Match the landlocked nations on the left with their respective neighbouring countries on the right.
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1. Andorra
South Africa
2. Bhutan
Italy
3. Eswatini
Mozambique and South Africa
4. Lesotho
Italy
5. Liechtenstein
China and India
6. Moldova
China and Russia
7. Mongolia
Romania and Ukraine
8. Nepal
China and India
9. San Marino
France and Spain
10. Vatican City
Austria and Switzerland
Select each answer
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Andorra
Answer: France and Spain
Situated on the Iberian Peninsula, the Principality of Andorra is nestled between France to the north and Spain to the south.
Occupying an approximate area of 468 square kilometers (181 square miles), Andorra is the sixth smallest European nation, after Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein, and Malta. The landscape of this tiny landlocked nation is predominantly mountainous.
2. Bhutan
Answer: China and India
Located in South Asia, the Kingdom of Bhutan is sandwiched between China to the north and India to the south.
The mysterious landlocked nation, known for its monasteries and rich culture, lies in the eastern part of the Himalayas.
3. Eswatini
Answer: Mozambique and South Africa
The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, shares borders with Mozambique to the northeast and South Africa to the southeast, south, west, and north.
The landlocked South African nation is the second smallest African mainland nation, after Gambia.
4. Lesotho
Answer: South Africa
The Kingdom of Lesotho is entirely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa, making it the only sovereign enclave located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Lesotho is the only country in the world that lies entirely above 1000 meters (3281 feet). In fact, more than 80% of its land lies 1800 meters (5906 feet) above sea level. Because of this high altitude, the nation enjoys a cool climate throughout the year.
5. Liechtenstein
Answer: Austria and Switzerland
Nestled in the Alps, the Principality of Liechtenstein is a landlocked microstate sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland.
Occupying an approximate area of 237 square kilometers (614 square miles), it is the world's sixth smallest nation, after Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu, and San Marino.
6. Moldova
Answer: Romania and Ukraine
Located in Eastern Europe, the Republic of Moldova is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south.
Moldova is also home to Transnistria, formally known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, which is a state with limited recognition.
7. Mongolia
Answer: China and Russia
Located in East Asia, Mongolia is sandwiched between two giant nations - Russia to the north and China to the south.
In addition to being the world's largest landlocked country, Mongolia is also known for its status as one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world.
8. Nepal
Answer: China and India
Located in South Asia, the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is sandwiched between China (to the north) and India (to the east, south, and west).
The landlocked nation is home to eight of the world's ten tallest mountains - Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
9. San Marino
Answer: Italy
The Republic of San Marino, also known as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, is a tiny landlocked nation that is surrounded by Italy.
Most of the country is dominated by the Apennine Mountains.
10. Vatican City
Answer: Italy
The Vatican City State is a landlocked nation that is surrounded by Rome, Italy. With an area of 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 square miles), it is the world's smallest nation.
Sharing a 3.2-kilometer-long land border with Italy, Vatican City is noted by its impressive buildings, such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
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