CAPF AC 2020 Q66: Geography – World Political Geography & Borders
Which one of the following is NOT a Mediterranean country ?
- (a) Tunisia
- (b) Libya
- (c) North Sudan
- (d) Egypt
Answer: (c) North Sudan
Explanation
Countries on the Mediterranean Sea
How to think: picture the north coast of Africa from west to east.
Five countries touch the Mediterranean.
Sudan lies south of Egypt and its only coast is on the Red Sea.
| African country | Touches the Mediterranean? |
|---|---|
| Morocco | Yes |
| Algeria | Yes |
| Tunisia | Yes |
| Libya | Yes |
| Egypt | Yes |
| Sudan | No; coast on the Red Sea |
Other Mediterranean countries:
| Side | Countries |
|---|---|
| Europe | Spain, France, Italy, Greece and others |
| Asia | Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel |
Sudan is called North Sudan here because South Sudan broke away in 2011.
Answer: (c) North Sudan.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Tunisia has a long Mediterranean coast.
- (b) Incorrect. Libya lies on the Mediterranean, with Tripoli on its coast.
- (c) CORRECT. Sudan does not touch the Mediterranean; its coast is on the Red Sea.
- (d) Incorrect. Egypt touches both the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.
Key point
African countries on the Mediterranean, west to east: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt. Sudan lies south of Egypt on the Red Sea.
Remember
Sudan is on the Red Sea, not the Mediterranean.
Common mistakes
- Thinking Sudan reaches the Mediterranean because the Nile flows through it.
- Forgetting that Egypt has two coasts, Mediterranean and Red Sea.
- Confusing Sudan with South Sudan, which is landlocked.
Exam tip
Learn the north African coast in order: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt.
Sources
- Oxford School Atlas — Africa: Political
- NCERT Class XI Geography — Fundamentals of Physical Geography (world maps)