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Russia Neighboring Countries

Russia is located in Eastern Europe (Europe), with its capital in Moscow. The official language is Russian. The currency is Russian ruble.

What are the neighboring countries of Russia? Russia shares land borders with 14 countries. These Russia neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Russia at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Russia neighboring countries are: Belarus, China, Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Poland, Estonia, Georgia, Ukraine and North Korea. 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 Russia and its border countries. The map highlights Russia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Russia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Russia?

Russia shares land borders with 14 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Russia?

The neighboring countries of Russia are: Belarus, China, Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Poland, Estonia, Georgia, Ukraine and North Korea.

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

No other countries in Europe have exactly 14 land borders.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Russia?

No countries in Europe have more land borders than Russia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Russia?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 14 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and 42 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Russia?

The capitals of countries bordering Russia are:
  • Belarus: Minsk
  • China: Beijing
  • Lithuania: Vilnius
  • Finland: Helsinki
  • Latvia: Riga
  • Mongolia: Ulan Bator
  • Norway: Oslo
  • Kazakhstan: Astana
  • Azerbaijan: Baku
  • Poland: Warsaw
  • Estonia: Tallinn
  • Georgia: Tbilisi
  • Ukraine: Kyiv
  • North Korea: Pyongyang

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

The ISO country codes of Russia's neighbors are:
  • Belarus: BY (ISO 2) / BLR (ISO 3)
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Lithuania: LT (ISO 2) / LTU (ISO 3)
  • Finland: FI (ISO 2) / FIN (ISO 3)
  • Latvia: LV (ISO 2) / LVA (ISO 3)
  • Mongolia: MN (ISO 2) / MNG (ISO 3)
  • Norway: NO (ISO 2) / NOR (ISO 3)
  • Kazakhstan: KZ (ISO 2) / KAZ (ISO 3)
  • Azerbaijan: AZ (ISO 2) / AZE (ISO 3)
  • Poland: PL (ISO 2) / POL (ISO 3)
  • Estonia: EE (ISO 2) / EST (ISO 3)
  • Georgia: GE (ISO 2) / GEO (ISO 3)
  • Ukraine: UA (ISO 2) / UKR (ISO 3)
  • North Korea: KP (ISO 2) / PRK (ISO 3)