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Q · South AmericaMedium · 45s
Which South American country is the only one to have both Atlantic and Pacific coastlines?
TopicSouth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Colombia touches both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea (Atlantic).
Final Answer: Option A — Colombia