Which of the following statements about Egypt is/are correct? 1. Egypt is a transcontinental country located in both northeastern Africa and southwest Asia through the Sinai Peninsula. 2. The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Sinai, which rises to an elevation of 2,642 meters. 3. Egypt shares its borders with Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, Israel to the northeast. 4. The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows from south to north through Egypt. Select the correct answer using the code below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 4 only

[B] 1, 3, and 4 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Egypt is a transcontinental country, as it extends into southwest Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, not Mount Sinai.
Statement 3 is correct: Egypt shares borders with Libya, Sudan, Israel as mentioned.
Statement 4 is correct: The Nile River is the longest river in the world and flows through Egypt from south to north.

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