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Consider the following countries:

A. Finland
B. Norway
C. Armenia
D. Kazakhstan
E. North Korea

How many of the above countries have a border with Russia?

  1. Only two countries
  2. Only three countries
  3. Only four countries
  4. All of the above

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Correct Answer: Only four countries


Explanation:

  1. Finland:

    • Shares a border with Russia. The border is approximately 1,300 kilometers long.
  2. Norway:

    • Shares a border with Russia. This is a small border (about 196 kilometers) in the Arctic region.
  3. Armenia:

    • Does not share a border with Russia. It is separated from Russia by Georgia and Azerbaijan.
  4. Kazakhstan:

    • Shares a border with Russia. This is the longest international border that Russia shares with any country (approximately 7,600 kilometers).
  5. North Korea:

    • Shares a border with Russia. It has a small border (about 17 kilometers) near the Tumen River.

Conclusion:

Four countries—Finland, Norway, Kazakhstan, and North Korea—share a border with Russia.
Thus, the correct answer is Only four countries.

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