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Which country shares a land border with the most other countries?

China and Russia, with 14

Both China and Russia border 14 countries. Brazil leads South America with 10, and Germany borders 9, more than any other country in western Europe.

How many countries does the Danube flow through?

Ten

The Danube passes through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova and Ukraine. That is more countries than any other river in the world.

The Haskell Free Library sits on which border, with a line painted through the reading room?

Canada and the US

Built deliberately astride the Vermont-Quebec line in 1904. The books are in Canada and the main entrance is in the US, so readers cross an international boundary to reach the shelves.

What was unusual about the shape of the Berlin Wall?

It enclosed West Berlin

West Berlin was an island inside East Germany, so the wall ran right around it, about 155 km in total, of which only about 43 km faced East Berlin.

Which is larger: the economy of California, or that of most countries?

It ranks about fifth

California's output is comparable with Germany's or Japan's, putting it around fourth or fifth if it were counted as a country.

Which country's most famous export beer is brewed under licence in dozens of countries?

Ireland, with Guinness

Guinness is brewed in many countries, and Nigeria has long been among the largest markets. The Nigerian version is brewed locally and is stronger than the Irish one.

Which pair of neighbouring countries has never fought a war with each other?

Sweden and Norway since 1814

The brief 1814 conflict was the last. Sweden has avoided war entirely since then, one of the longest unbroken records of any state.

Which country has among the most public holidays in the world?

Nepal

Nepal recognises a large number of festivals across several religious traditions, with counts frequently cited above 30 days a year, among the highest anywhere.