World Facts and Geography

Benin has a coastline along the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, making it not landlocked. Chad, Mali, and Lesotho are all entirely surrounded by land with no direct access to the ocean.

Chail in Himachal Pradesh features the world's highest cricket ground at an altitude of 2444 meters. This is a well-documented geographical and sporting fact, making option D the correct answer over hockey, football, or golf.

Japan has consistently had the highest life expectancy in the world for decades, averaging around 84-85 years. This is attributed to their diet rich in fish and vegetables, excellent healthcare system, active lifestyle, and strong social support structures for the elderly.

The Three Sisters is a famous rock formation located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, near Katoomba. It is one of Australia's most iconic natural landmarks and a major tourist attraction.

The Cradle Mountain is located in Tasmania, an island state of Australia. It is part of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and is one of Tasmania's most famous natural landmarks.

Western Australia is the largest state in Australia by land area, covering the entire western third of the continent. It spans over 2.5 million square kilometers, making it larger than many countries.

New South Wales is the most populous state in Australia, with over 8 million residents. Sydney, Australia's largest city, is the capital of NSW. Queensland is second in population, while South Australia has fewer people.

Stephen Hendry was born in South Queensferry, Scotland (though he later represented Thailand in some events late in his career). He is one of Scotland's greatest snooker players, having won 7 World Championships.

The Union Jack is the common name for the national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). The flag's design dates back to the 1801 Act of Union.

The United Kingdom comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. New South Wales is in Australia, not part of the UK. Southern Ireland is now the independent Republic of Ireland, while only Northern Ireland remains in the UK.

Tea originated in China, where it has been consumed for thousands of years. According to legend, Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea around 2737 BC. China remains the world's largest tea producer. Tea cultivation spread to Japan, India, and other countries later. British tea culture developed much later.

France was known as Gaul (Latin: Gallia) during Roman times, inhabited by Celtic peoples called Gauls. The region was conquered by Julius Caesar in the 1st century BC and remained a Roman province for centuries. 'Gallia' is the Latin name, but 'Gaul' is the common English term for this historical region.

China has consistently held the world's largest foreign exchange reserves for many years, typically exceeding $3 trillion. This massive reserve position gives China significant influence in global currency markets and helps stabilize the renminbi.

Columbia is located in South America, specifically in the northwestern part of the continent. It is not part of North America, Central America, or Eastern America.