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Rwanda Neighboring Countries

Rwanda is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Kigali. The official languages are English, French, Kinyarwanda. The currency is Rwandan franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Rwanda? Rwanda shares land borders with 4 countries. These Rwanda neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Rwanda at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Rwanda neighboring countries are: Burundi, Uganda, DR Congo and Tanzania. 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 Rwanda and its border countries. The map highlights Rwanda in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Rwanda

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Rwanda?

Rwanda shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Rwanda?

The neighboring countries of Rwanda are: Burundi, Uganda, DR Congo and Tanzania.

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

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Rwanda?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Rwanda?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Rwanda?

The capitals of countries bordering Rwanda are:
  • Burundi: Gitega
  • Uganda: Kampala
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Tanzania: Dodoma

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

The ISO country codes of Rwanda's neighbors are:
  • Burundi: BI (ISO 2) / BDI (ISO 3)
  • Uganda: UG (ISO 2) / UGA (ISO 3)
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)