Consider the following countries:
- Denmark
- Japan
- Russian Federation
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the ‘Arctic Council ‘?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Denmark (1) – Correct: Member state of the Arctic Council representing the Kingdom of Denmark, which includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
❌ Japan (2) – Incorrect: Holds observer status in the Arctic Council, not a member state.
✅ Russian Federation (3) – Correct: Member state as one of the eight nations with sovereignty over lands within the Arctic Circle.
❌ United Kingdom (4) – Incorrect: Holds observer status, not a member state of the Arctic Council.
✅ United States (5) – Correct: Member state due to its Alaskan territory within the Arctic region.
The Arctic Council has eight member states: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, and United States.
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