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Egypt Neighboring Countries

Egypt is located in Northern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Cairo. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Egyptian pound.

What are the neighboring countries of Egypt? Egypt shares land borders with 4 countries. These Egypt neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Egypt at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Egypt neighboring countries are: Sudan, Israel, Libya and Palestine. 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 Egypt and its border countries. The map highlights Egypt in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Egypt

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Egypt?

Egypt shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Egypt?

The neighboring countries of Egypt are: Sudan, Israel, Libya and Palestine.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Egypt?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Egypt?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Egypt?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Egypt?

The capitals of countries bordering Egypt are:
  • Sudan: Khartoum
  • Israel: Jerusalem
  • Libya: Tripoli
  • Palestine: Ramallah

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

The ISO country codes of Egypt's neighbors are:
  • Sudan: SD (ISO 2) / SDN (ISO 3)
  • Israel: IL (ISO 2) / ISR (ISO 3)
  • Libya: LY (ISO 2) / LBY (ISO 3)
  • Palestine: PS (ISO 2) / PSE (ISO 3)