11.   Russian and Iran have easily found common language on international issues, such as the situation in Afghanistan, which borders both countries.

12.   Thai provinces bordering those countries have the highest incidence of malaria.

13.   The agreement drew condemnations from Arab states, particularly Syria, which borders both countries.

14.   The government wants to prevent militia members from escaping into bordering countries from where they could mount future insurrections.

15.   Iran and Oman have traditionally had good relations and they are considering conducting joint military exercises in the Sea of Oman and Hormuz Strait, bordering both countries.

16.   The Tanzanian authorities at the end of last month accused Burundian soldiers of attacking a village on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, which borders both countries.

17.   The country is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast.