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Eritrea Neighboring Countries

Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Asmara. The official languages are Arabic, English, Tigrinya. The currency is Eritrean nakfa.

What are the neighboring countries of Eritrea? Eritrea shares land borders with 3 countries. These Eritrea neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Eritrea at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Eritrea neighboring countries are: Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia. 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 Eritrea and its border countries. The map highlights Eritrea in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Eritrea

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Eritrea?

Eritrea shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Eritrea?

The neighboring countries of Eritrea are: Sudan, Djibouti and Ethiopia.

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

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Djibouti, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Malawi, Gabon, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Eritrea?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Eritrea?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Eritrea?

The capitals of countries bordering Eritrea are:
  • Sudan: Khartoum
  • Djibouti: Djibouti
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa

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

The ISO country codes of Eritrea's neighbors are:
  • Sudan: SD (ISO 2) / SDN (ISO 3)
  • Djibouti: DJ (ISO 2) / DJI (ISO 3)
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)