Which two countries are members of NATO but not of the EU?

The correct answer highlights Turkey and Norway as members of NATO while being non-EU states. NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance established for collective defense, and it includes countries that are not necessarily part of the European Union.

Norway has been a NATO member since its founding in 1949 but has opted not to join the EU, reflecting its desire to maintain sovereignty over specific policies like fisheries and agriculture. Similarly, Turkey joined NATO in 1952 and maintains its membership while being outside the EU. Turkey has sought EU membership for many years, but negotiations have faced numerous challenges.

The other options present countries that either do not fit the criteria or include nations that are part of the European Union. For instance, the United States is a founding member of NATO and is not a part of the EU, yet it does not entirely align with the other countries in those proposed combinations.