Q. Which of the following countries is/are sharing border with “Red Sea”?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Egypt
3. Sudan
4. Israel
5. Djibouti
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Red Book
Red Book

[A] 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

[B] 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

[C] 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Answer: C
Notes:
  • Red Sea runs between the two continents Africa and Asia.
  • It is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean. Four African countries border the Red Sea on the western side, while two Asian countries in east.
  • The countries that border Red Sea are:
    • Egypt to the west and north, and
    • Sudan, Djibouti, and Eritrea to the west.
    • Yemen and Saudi Arabia in East.

Source: ForumIAS

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