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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!

A matching quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Matthew_07
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
415,558
Updated
Feb 29 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
721
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: devildriva (8/10), griller (10/10), Guest 75 (10/10).
(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.
QuestionsChoices
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

1. Andorra
2. Bhutan
3. Eswatini
4. Lesotho
5. Liechtenstein
6. Moldova
7. Mongolia
8. Nepal
9. San Marino
10. Vatican City

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Nov 12 2024 : griller: 10/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : Gumby1967: 10/10
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Nov 06 2024 : Guest 14: 8/10
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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.
Source: Author Matthew_07

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