Question

Which one of the following countries is known as “The land of the blue sky” ?
1. Japan
2. India
3. Mongolia
4. Maldives

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mongolia

The correct answer is Magnolia.

• Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia.
• Magnolia is situated between Russia to the north and China to the south.
• Mongolia is also known as “The land of the blue sky”.
• Mongolia is called “The land of the blue sky” due to its arid climate that doesn't promote cloud formation and rainy days.
• Mongolia has over 250 sunny days a year.
• Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia.
• State Great Khural is the official name of the Mongolian Parliament.
• Togrog is the currency of Mongolia.
• Mongolia is a member of the United Nations.
• Mongolia joined the World Trade Organization in 1997.
• Gobi desert, the second largest desert in Asia is located in Mongolia.

• Japan is nicknamed the "land of Rising Sun".
• Sri Lanka and the Maldives are the island neighbours of India.
  • Maldives Islands are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands.
  • The Maldives was a Sultanate till 1968 when it was transformed into a republic with a presidential form of government.
• India is located entirely in the Northern hemisphere.
  • The Indian mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E.