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Twelve of the following nations have exactly two land neighbours. Can you sort them out? Dependent territories, sea borders, bridges, causeways or tunnels do not count. Only land borders!
There are 12 correct entries. Get 3 incorrect and the game ends.
Andorra NepalUSA Costa Rica Mexico North Korea Panama Liechtenstein BhutanFinland Belgium Sweden Lebanon Estonia Tunisia Eswatini Portugal Italy
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Here is information about each of these twelve nations, including their borders and neighbours:
The U.S.-Canada border is the longest binational land border in the world, stretching approximately 5,525 miles (8,891 km). It includes the 49th parallel and the Great Lakes, and ranges in terrain from urban to wilderness. The border with Mexico is approximately 1,954 miles (3,145 km) long and runs from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. This border features diverse landscapes such as deserts, rivers and urban areas, and is an important point of trade as well as a focus of immigration and security issues.
Liechtenstein borders Switzerland and Austria. The border with Switzerland is about 41 miles (66 km) long and follows the Rhine River and the mountainous terrain of the Alps, offering scenic views and outdoor activities. The border with Austria is about 22 miles (35 km) long, also within the Alps, and characterised by rugged and picturesque landscapes.
Andorra is a small European country bordered by France and Spain. The border with France is approximately 35 miles (57 km) long and lies in the Pyrenees Mountains, providing scenic but rugged terrain. The border with Spain is approximately 64 km (40 miles) long, also within the Pyrenees. Both borders facilitate tourism and trade, which are vital to Andorra's economy.
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) shares borders with South Africa and Mozambique. The border with South Africa is about 343 miles (550 km) long and covers a variety of terrain, from mountains to savannah. The border with Mozambique is about 66 miles (105 km) long and lies in the eastern part of the country. Both borders are vital to Eswatini's economy, facilitating trade, tourism and cross-border employment opportunities.
Sweden is a large Scandinavian country bordered by Norway and Finland. The border with Norway is about 1,006 miles (1,619 km) long and runs through forests and mountainous regions, including the Scandinavian Mountains. The border with Finland is about 338 miles (545 km) long and runs mostly through forest and lake regions.
Tunisia is a country in North Africa that borders Algeria and Libya. The border with Algeria is about 642 miles (1,034 km) long and runs through desert and mountainous areas. The border with Libya is about 286 miles (461 km) long and is characterised by desert landscapes.
Panama is a Central American country bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia. The border with Costa Rica is about 216 miles (348 km) long and runs through rainforest and mountainous areas. The border with Colombia is about 211 miles (339 km) long and is characterised by jungle terrain.
Costa Rica is a Central American country bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the southeast. The border with Nicaragua is approximately 194 miles (393 kilometres) long and includes the San Juan River, which forms a significant part of the border. The border with Panama is approximately 216 miles (348 kilometres) long and runs through diverse landscapes, including the Talamanca Mountains and the Sixaola River.
Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Israel and Syria. The border with Israel is about 49 miles (79 km) long and heavily fortified, and has been a focus of conflict. The border with Syria is about 250 miles (403 km) long and runs through mountainous and rural areas.
Estonia is a Baltic country bordering Russia and Latvia. The border with Russia is about 201 miles (324 km) long and runs largely through rural and forested areas. The border with Latvia is about 207 miles (333 km) long, also through rural and forested areas.
Bhutan is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China and India. The border with China is about 296 miles (477 km) long and runs through the high Himalayan mountain range. The border with India is about 410 miles (659 km) long and passes through mountainous and forested areas.
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China and India. The border with China is about 879 miles (1,414 km) long, mostly through the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. The border with India is about 1,100 miles (1,770 km) long and is a mixture of mountainous and lowland terrain.
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