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France Neighboring Countries

France is located in Western Europe (Europe), with its capital in Paris. The official language is French. The currency is Euro.

What are the neighboring countries of France? France shares land borders with 8 countries. These France neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places France at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The France neighboring countries are: Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Andorra, Switzerland, Monaco and Spain. 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 France and its border countries. The map highlights France in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring France

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border France?

France shares land borders with 8 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of France?

The neighboring countries of France are: Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Andorra, Switzerland, Monaco and Spain.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as France?

Countries in Europe with 8 land borders: Austria, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than France?

Countries in Europe with more than 8 land borders: Russia, Germany.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than France?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 8 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and 38 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering France?

The capitals of countries bordering France are:
  • Italy: Rome
  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg
  • Belgium: Brussels
  • Germany: Berlin
  • Andorra: Andorra la Vella
  • Switzerland: Bern
  • Monaco: Monaco
  • Spain: Madrid

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

The ISO country codes of France's neighbors are:
  • Italy: IT (ISO 2) / ITA (ISO 3)
  • Luxembourg: LU (ISO 2) / LUX (ISO 3)
  • Belgium: BE (ISO 2) / BEL (ISO 3)
  • Germany: DE (ISO 2) / DEU (ISO 3)
  • Andorra: AD (ISO 2) / AND (ISO 3)
  • Switzerland: CH (ISO 2) / CHE (ISO 3)
  • Monaco: MC (ISO 2) / MCO (ISO 3)
  • Spain: ES (ISO 2) / ESP (ISO 3)