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Geography GK · Q89

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 89

Q89

Which, among the following countries, lies at the junction of three continents (Asia, Africa ad Europe)?

A.
Turkey
B.
Cyprus
Answer
C.
Syria
D.
Yemen

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cyprus lies at the junction of three continents (Asia, Africa ad Europe). Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island with an area of 3,572 square miles. Cyprus is sometimes placed in Europe, Asia or even the Middle East. Geographically, Cyprus is closer to Asia but is historically and culturally a European country.