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DR Congo Neighboring Countries

DR Congo is located in Middle Africa (Africa), with its capital in Kinshasa. The official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili. The currency is Congolese franc.

What are the neighboring countries of DR Congo? DR Congo shares land borders with 9 countries. These DR Congo neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places DR Congo at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The DR Congo neighboring countries are: Burundi, Central African Republic, Zambia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Republic of the Congo and Angola. 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 DR Congo and its border countries. The map highlights DR Congo in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring DR Congo

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border DR Congo?

DR Congo shares land borders with 9 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of DR Congo?

The neighboring countries of DR Congo are: Burundi, Central African Republic, Zambia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Republic of the Congo and Angola.

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

No other countries in Africa have exactly 9 land borders.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than DR Congo?

No countries in Africa have more land borders than DR Congo.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than DR Congo?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 9 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Sudan, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and 48 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering DR Congo?

The capitals of countries bordering DR Congo are:
  • Burundi: Gitega
  • Central African Republic: Bangui
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • South Sudan: Juba
  • Uganda: Kampala
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • Rwanda: Kigali
  • Republic of the Congo: Brazzaville
  • Angola: Luanda

What are the country codes of DR Congo's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of DR Congo's neighbors are:
  • Burundi: BI (ISO 2) / BDI (ISO 3)
  • Central African Republic: CF (ISO 2) / CAF (ISO 3)
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • South Sudan: SS (ISO 2) / SSD (ISO 3)
  • Uganda: UG (ISO 2) / UGA (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • Rwanda: RW (ISO 2) / RWA (ISO 3)
  • Republic of the Congo: CG (ISO 2) / COG (ISO 3)
  • Angola: AO (ISO 2) / AGO (ISO 3)