SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country lies in both Europe and Asia?
A
Rome
B
Russia
C
Italy
D
Ukraine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Russia lies on both the continents of Europe and Asia . Russia is the largest country in terms of land area on the Eurasian landmass. Eurasia is the term used to refer to the combined landmass of Europe and Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Australia: The Commonwealth of Australia consists of its namesake continent and island possessions associated with Oceania, Asia, and Antarctica. Its Indian Ocean island possessions of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands are sometimes geographically associated with Southeast Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Is Russia in Asia or the European continent: Russia gained independence with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 and expanded its territory in Asia due to imperial conquests whose historical heartland lies in Europe. Russia is a transcontinental nation that stretches over eastern Europe and northern Asia.

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