Mediterranean Sea Bordering Countries UPSC

Mediterranean Sea Bordering Countries UPSC Question


Q. Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?


(a) Syria
(b) Jordan
(c) Lebanon
(d) Israel


UPSC Prelims Exam 2015


Ans: (b)


Solution: Among the given countries of South-West Asia, Jordan is the country that does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea. Syria, Lebanon, and Israel have coastlines along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea. However, Jordan is located inland and does not have a direct border with the Mediterranean Sea.




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List of countries bordering Mediterranean sea












  1. Spain

  2. France

  3. Monaco

  4. Italy

  5. Malta

  6. Slovenia

  7. Croatia

  8. Bosnia and Herzegovina

  9. Montenegro

  10. Albania

  11. Greece

  12. Turkey

  13. Cyprus

  14. Syria

  15. Lebanon

  16. Israel

  17. Egypt

  18. Libya

  19. Tunisia

  20. Algeria

  21. Morocco


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