Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea?

1. A

   Syria

   Syria claims to be located on the bank of the Black Sea. This is the correct option because Syria is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean region and does not share a coastline with the Black Sea.

2. B

   Turkey

   Turkey claims to have no territory along the Black Sea. This option is incorrect because Turkey forms the southern coast of the Black Sea.

3. C

   Georgia

   Georgia claims to be situated away from the Black Sea basin. This option is incorrect as Georgia lies directly on the eastern coast of the Black Sea.

4. D

   Bulgaria

   Bulgaria claims location outside the Black Sea region. This is incorrect because Bulgaria has its eastern border entirely along the Black Sea coastline.

Summary. Official key is (a) Syria. The question asks to identify the country that does not border the Black Sea. Countries surrounding the Black Sea include Turkey, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, and Russia. Syria lies far to the south along the Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.