There are nine countries that surround the Baltic Sea. Some of their capitals are port-cities located on the Baltic Sea, its gulfs, bays, or straits. Which Baltic capital has access to the sea only via a river system?
- Stockholm
- Tallinn
- Helsinki
- Vilnius
Answer
The correct answer is D) Vilnius.
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