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Which BRICS country has the longest coastline?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Russia

BRICS Coastline Length Comparison

The question asks to identify the BRICS country possessing the longest coastline among the given options: Russia, Brazil, China, and South Africa.

Comparing BRICS Coastlines

To determine which BRICS country has the longest coastline, let's compare the approximate lengths:

Country Approximate Coastline Length (km)
Russia $ \approx 37,653 $ km
China $ \approx 14,500 $ km
Brazil $ \approx 7,491 $ km
South Africa $ \approx 2,798 $ km

Identifying the Longest Coastline

Based on the approximate lengths:

  • Russia's coastline significantly exceeds that of the other BRICS nations listed.
  • China has the second-longest coastline among the options.
  • Brazil and South Africa have considerably shorter coastlines compared to Russia and China.

Therefore, Russia is the BRICS country with the longest coastline.

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