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Indonesia Neighboring Countries

Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Jakarta. The official language is Indonesian. The currency is Indonesian rupiah.

What are the neighboring countries of Indonesia? Indonesia shares land borders with 3 countries. These Indonesia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Indonesia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Indonesia neighboring countries are: Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. 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 Indonesia and its border countries. The map highlights Indonesia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Indonesia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Indonesia?

Indonesia shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Indonesia?

The neighboring countries of Indonesia are: Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia.

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

Countries in Asia with 3 land borders: Vietnam, Palestine, Oman, North Korea, Cambodia, Malaysia.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Indonesia?

Countries in Asia with more than 3 land borders: Laos, Turkey, China, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iran, and 12 more....

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Indonesia?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 3 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, and 11 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Indonesia?

The capitals of countries bordering Indonesia are:
  • Timor-Leste: Dili
  • Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby
  • Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

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

The ISO country codes of Indonesia's neighbors are:
  • Timor-Leste: TL (ISO 2) / TLS (ISO 3)
  • Papua New Guinea: PG (ISO 2) / PNG (ISO 3)
  • Malaysia: MY (ISO 2) / MYS (ISO 3)