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Algeria Neighboring Countries

Algeria is located in Northern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Algiers. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Algerian dinar.

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

The Algeria neighboring countries are: Mauritania, Niger, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Western Sahara and Mali. 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 Algeria and its border countries. The map highlights Algeria in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Algeria

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Algeria?

Algeria shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Algeria?

The neighboring countries of Algeria are: Mauritania, Niger, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Western Sahara and Mali.

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

Countries in Africa with 7 land borders: Sudan, Niger, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Algeria?

Countries in Africa with more than 7 land borders: Zambia, DR Congo, Tanzania.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Algeria?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 7 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 42 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Algeria?

The capitals of countries bordering Algeria are:
  • Mauritania: Nouakchott
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Libya: Tripoli
  • Morocco: Rabat
  • Tunisia: Tunis
  • Western Sahara: El Aaiún
  • Mali: Bamako

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

The ISO country codes of Algeria's neighbors are:
  • Mauritania: MR (ISO 2) / MRT (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Libya: LY (ISO 2) / LBY (ISO 3)
  • Morocco: MA (ISO 2) / MAR (ISO 3)
  • Tunisia: TN (ISO 2) / TUN (ISO 3)
  • Western Sahara: EH (ISO 2) / ESH (ISO 3)
  • Mali: ML (ISO 2) / MLI (ISO 3)