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United States Neighboring Countries

United States is located in North America (Americas), with its capital in Washington, D.C.. The official language is English. The currency is United States dollar.

What are the neighboring countries of United States? United States shares land borders with 2 countries. These United States neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places United States at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The United States neighboring countries are: Canada and Mexico. 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 United States and its border countries. The map highlights United States in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring United States

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border United States?

United States shares land borders with 2 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of United States?

The neighboring countries of United States are: Canada and Mexico.

Which other countries in Americas have the same number of neighbors as United States?

Countries in Americas with 2 land borders: Belize, Costa Rica, French Guiana, El Salvador, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Uruguay.

Which countries in Americas have more neighbors than United States?

Countries in Americas with more than 2 land borders: Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and 3 more....

Which countries in Americas have fewer neighbors than United States?

Countries in Americas with fewer than 2 land borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curaçao, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Bermuda, and 24 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering United States?

The capitals of countries bordering United States are:
  • Canada: Ottawa
  • Mexico: Mexico City

What are the country codes of United States's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of United States's neighbors are:
  • Canada: CA (ISO 2) / CAN (ISO 3)
  • Mexico: MX (ISO 2) / MEX (ISO 3)