Because of its 23,000 mile-long coastline, Russia faces little geographic impediments to its seaborne trade and power

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False
RATIONALE: It is ironic that despite its 23,000-mile long coastline, Russia faces major geographic obstacles to sea- borne trade and power.

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