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Iran Neighboring Countries

Iran is located in Southern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Tehran. The official language is Persian (Farsi). The currency is Iranian rial.

What are the neighboring countries of Iran? Iran shares land borders with 7 countries. These Iran neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Iran at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Iran neighboring countries are: Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Armenia. 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 Iran and its border countries. The map highlights Iran in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Iran

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Iran?

Iran shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Iran?

The neighboring countries of Iran are: Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Armenia.

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

Countries in Asia with 7 land borders: Saudi Arabia.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Iran?

Countries in Asia with more than 7 land borders: Turkey, China.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Iran?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 7 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, and 36 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Iran?

The capitals of countries bordering Iran are:
  • Turkey: Ankara
  • Turkmenistan: Ashgabat
  • Azerbaijan: Baku
  • Afghanistan: Kabul
  • Iraq: Baghdad
  • Pakistan: Islamabad
  • Armenia: Yerevan

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

The ISO country codes of Iran's neighbors are:
  • Turkey: TR (ISO 2) / TUR (ISO 3)
  • Turkmenistan: TM (ISO 2) / TKM (ISO 3)
  • Azerbaijan: AZ (ISO 2) / AZE (ISO 3)
  • Afghanistan: AF (ISO 2) / AFG (ISO 3)
  • Iraq: IQ (ISO 2) / IRQ (ISO 3)
  • Pakistan: PK (ISO 2) / PAK (ISO 3)
  • Armenia: AM (ISO 2) / ARM (ISO 3)