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UPPSC 2017 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following groups of countries share the border with Israel?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt”.
Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt are the countries that share borders with Israel.

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