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Quiz about Three Border Nations of Africa
Quiz about Three Border Nations of Africa

Three Border Nations of Africa Quiz


It is quite common for African countries to have three neighbours. Can you identify them by their neighbours alone?

A matching quiz by wellenbrecher. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
417,696
Updated
Sep 30 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
120
Last 3 plays: Guest 79 (6/10), Guest 178 (10/10), camhammer (8/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
Match the country to its three neighbours.
QuestionsChoices
1. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania  
  Togo
2. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia  
  Gabon
3. Israel, Libya, Sudan  
  Ghana
4. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan  
  Djibouti
5. Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea  
  Liberia
6. Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo  
  Malawi
7. Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone  
  Eritrea
8. Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia  
  Burundi
9. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya  
  Somalia
10. Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana  
  Egypt





Select each answer

1. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania
2. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
3. Israel, Libya, Sudan
4. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
5. Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea
6. Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo
7. Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone
8. Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia
9. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya
10. Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania

Answer: Burundi

Burundi is a small landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.

The border with the DRC is about 147 miles (237 km) long and runs through hilly terrain, including parts of the Rusizi River and Lake Tanganyika. The border with Rwanda is about 180 miles (290 km) long and follows mostly mountainous and densely populated regions. The border with Tanzania is about 282 miles (454 km) long, running through a combination of lake plains and fertile agricultural areas. These borders are vital to Burundi's trade and agricultural economy.
2. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia

Answer: Djibouti

Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.

The border with Eritrea is about 70 miles (113 km) long, running along the Red Sea coast and through arid, mountainous terrain. The border with Ethiopia is about 216 miles (348 km) long and runs through desert plains and hills. The border with Somalia is about 36 miles (58 km) long, mainly through coastal desert areas. Djibouti's strategic location along these borders, particularly its access to the Red Sea, is crucial for trade and its role as a regional port hub.
3. Israel, Libya, Sudan

Answer: Egypt

Egypt is a country in North Africa, bordered by Israel, Libya and Sudan.

The border with Israel is about 165 miles (266 km) long and runs through the Sinai Peninsula, a region of deserts and mountains. The border with Libya is about 693 miles (1,115 km) long and crosses vast expanses of desert. The border with Sudan is about 794 miles (1,278 km) long, running through arid and semi-arid regions along the Nile and through desert terrain. Egypt's borders are critical for trade, security and its historical ties to the Nile River basin.
4. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan

Answer: Eritrea

Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan.

The border with Djibouti is about 70 miles (113 km) long and runs through coastal desert regions. The border with Ethiopia is about 639 miles (1,028 km) long and traverses mountainous and semi-arid landscapes. The border with Sudan is about 375 miles (604 km) long and runs through a mixture of coastal plains and arid inland areas. Eritrea's borders are important for its access to the Red Sea and its geopolitical relations with its neighbours.
5. Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea

Answer: Gabon

Gabon is a country on the west coast of Central Africa, bordered by Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea.

The border with Cameroon is about 211 miles (340 km) long and runs through tropical rainforest and savannah. The border with the Republic of Congo is about 1,204 miles (1,938 km) long and runs through dense forests and river systems. The border with Equatorial Guinea is about 211 miles (340 km) long, mostly through forested areas and coastal plains. These borders are crucial to Gabon's trade, particularly in oil and timber.
6. Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo

Answer: Ghana

Ghana is a West African country bordered by Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire and Togo.

The border with Burkina Faso is about 378 miles (609 km) long and runs through savannah and agricultural land. The border with Côte d'Ivoire is about 449 miles (723 km) long and crosses a variety of landscapes, including forests and rivers. The border with Togo is about 545 miles (877 km) long and runs through both mountainous regions and coastal plains. These borders are important for trade, particularly in agriculture and natural resources.
7. Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone

Answer: Liberia

Liberia is a country in West Africa, bordered by Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone.

The border with Guinea is about 368 miles (593 km) long and runs through hilly regions and tropical forests. The border with Côte d'Ivoire is about 357 miles (575 km) long and runs through forests and agricultural areas. The border with Sierra Leone is about 190 miles (306 km) long and crosses rivers and dense forests. Liberia's borders are key to trade, particularly in agriculture, and have been important in regional politics and migration.
8. Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia

Answer: Malawi

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia.

The border with Mozambique is about 894 miles (1,439 km) long and runs through a combination of lakeshore plains and mountains. The border with Tanzania is about 326 miles (525 km) long, including parts along Lake Malawi and hilly regions. The border with Zambia is about 520 miles (837 km) long, running through savannah and highlands. These borders are crucial for Malawi's trade, agriculture and access to Lake Malawi.
9. Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya

Answer: Somalia

Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya.

The border with Djibouti is about 36 miles (58 km) long and runs through desert terrain. The border with Ethiopia is about 1,011 miles (1,627 km) long and crosses mountains, plains and semi-arid regions. The border with Kenya is about 424 miles (682 km) long and runs through arid landscapes, including the Somali Desert. Somalia's borders are important for trade, and its long coastline provides vital access to the Indian Ocean.
10. Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana

Answer: Togo

Togo is a small West African country bordered by Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana.

The border with Benin is about 405 miles (652 km) long and runs through coastal plains and forests. The border with Burkina Faso is about 126 miles (203 km) long, running through savannah and agricultural land. The border with Ghana is about 545 miles (877 km) long, passing through a combination of mountainous and coastal regions. Togo's borders are important for trade, particularly in agriculture and regional transport.
Source: Author wellenbrecher

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