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China Neighboring Countries

China is located in Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Beijing. The official language is Chinese. The currency is Chinese yuan.

What are the neighboring countries of China? China shares land borders with 16 countries. These China neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places China at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The China neighboring countries are: Bhutan, Laos, Russia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Macau, India, North Korea and Nepal. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between China and its border countries. The map highlights China in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring China

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border China?

China shares land borders with 16 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of China?

The neighboring countries of China are: Bhutan, Laos, Russia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Macau, India, North Korea and Nepal.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as China?

No other countries in Asia have exactly 16 land borders.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than China?

No countries in Asia have more land borders than China.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than China?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 16 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, and 39 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering China?

The capitals of countries bordering China are:
  • Bhutan: Thimphu
  • Laos: Vientiane
  • Russia: Moscow
  • Mongolia: Ulan Bator
  • Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek
  • Kazakhstan: Astana
  • Myanmar: Naypyidaw
  • Hong Kong: City of Victoria
  • Afghanistan: Kabul
  • Vietnam: Hanoi
  • Pakistan: Islamabad
  • Tajikistan: Dushanbe
  • Macau: N/A
  • India: New Delhi
  • North Korea: Pyongyang
  • Nepal: Kathmandu

What are the country codes of China's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of China's neighbors are:
  • Bhutan: BT (ISO 2) / BTN (ISO 3)
  • Laos: LA (ISO 2) / LAO (ISO 3)
  • Russia: RU (ISO 2) / RUS (ISO 3)
  • Mongolia: MN (ISO 2) / MNG (ISO 3)
  • Kyrgyzstan: KG (ISO 2) / KGZ (ISO 3)
  • Kazakhstan: KZ (ISO 2) / KAZ (ISO 3)
  • Myanmar: MM (ISO 2) / MMR (ISO 3)
  • Hong Kong: HK (ISO 2) / HKG (ISO 3)
  • Afghanistan: AF (ISO 2) / AFG (ISO 3)
  • Vietnam: VN (ISO 2) / VNM (ISO 3)
  • Pakistan: PK (ISO 2) / PAK (ISO 3)
  • Tajikistan: TJ (ISO 2) / TJK (ISO 3)
  • Macau: MO (ISO 2) / MAC (ISO 3)
  • India: IN (ISO 2) / IND (ISO 3)
  • North Korea: KP (ISO 2) / PRK (ISO 3)
  • Nepal: NP (ISO 2) / NPL (ISO 3)