A TO A COUNTRIES

Country names that both begin and end with the letter “A.” (e.g., It is an island country in the West Indies. Answer: Antigua and Barbuda.)

Freshman level

1. It is in South America.

2. Its name is derived from the Latin meaning “Southern Land.”

3. Its capital is Vienna.

Graduate level

4. It is located on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula.

5. It is in North Africa.

6. It is a small, landlocked country between Spain and France.

Ph.D. level

7. It is a landlocked country in West Asia.

8. The capital and largest city of this African country is Luanda.

9. This island is a constituent country of the Netherlands.

Answers: 1. Argentina. 2. Australia. 3. Austria. 4. Albania. 5. Algeria. 6. Andorra. 7. Armenia. 8. Angola. 9. Aruba.

— North America Syndicate