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:
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C3 and 4 onlyCorrect
- D1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation
The Mediterranean Sea borders several countries across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Among the countries listed:
Jordan is landlocked from the Mediterranean, with its only sea access being to the Red Sea. Iraq is also landlocked from the Mediterranean Sea, having access to the Persian Gulf. Lebanon has a significant coastline along the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Syria also shares a border with the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, only Lebanon and Syria are bordered by the Mediterranean Sea among the given options.
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