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Which mountain range lies between France and Spain?
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Correct answer: The Pyrenees. It is the Pyrenees. They form a mountain barrier in the south of France. They separate France from Spain. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les frontières de la France” (in French). The other three choices are explained below.
Sources: Sheet “Les frontières de la France” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ The AlpsLes AlpesThe Alps are between France and Italy.
- ✓ The PyreneesLes PyrénéesCorrect answer. It is the Pyrenees. They form a mountain barrier in the south of France. They separate France from Spain.
- ✗ The JuraLe JuraThe Jura is on the border with Switzerland.
- ✗ The Massif centralLe Massif centralThe Massif central is not among the natural borders named in the fact sheet.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quelle chaîne de montagnes est située entre la France et l’Espagne ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quelle chaîne de montagnes est située entre la France et l’Espagne ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les frontières de la France” (French).
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