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Ethiopia Neighboring Countries

Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Addis Ababa. The official language is Amharic. The currency is Ethiopian birr.

What are the neighboring countries of Ethiopia? Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries. These Ethiopia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Ethiopia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Ethiopia neighboring countries are: Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, Eritrea and Kenya. 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 Ethiopia and its border countries. The map highlights Ethiopia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Ethiopia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Ethiopia?

Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Ethiopia?

The neighboring countries of Ethiopia are: Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, Eritrea and Kenya.

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

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, South Sudan, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Libya, South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Ethiopia?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Ethiopia?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Ethiopia?

The capitals of countries bordering Ethiopia are:
  • Sudan: Khartoum
  • Djibouti: Djibouti
  • Somalia: Mogadishu
  • South Sudan: Juba
  • Eritrea: Asmara
  • Kenya: Nairobi

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

The ISO country codes of Ethiopia's neighbors are:
  • Sudan: SD (ISO 2) / SDN (ISO 3)
  • Djibouti: DJ (ISO 2) / DJI (ISO 3)
  • Somalia: SO (ISO 2) / SOM (ISO 3)
  • South Sudan: SS (ISO 2) / SSD (ISO 3)
  • Eritrea: ER (ISO 2) / ERI (ISO 3)
  • Kenya: KE (ISO 2) / KEN (ISO 3)