Which one of the following countries does NOT border the Caspian Sea?
A
Armenia
B
Azerbaijan
C
Kazakhstan
D
Turkmenistan
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks which country among the options does NOT border the Caspian Sea.
2. The countries bordering the Caspian Sea are: Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
3. Reviewing the options:
- (A) Armenia: Does not border the Caspian Sea. It is a landlocked country located to the west of Azerbaijan.
- (B) Azerbaijan: Borders the Caspian Sea to the west.
- (C) Kazakhstan: Borders the Caspian Sea to the northeast.
- (D) Turkmenistan: Borders the Caspian Sea to the southeast.
4. Therefore, Armenia is the country among the options that does not border the Caspian Sea.
5. The correct answer is (A).