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Greece Neighboring Countries

Greece is located in Southern Europe (Europe), with its capital in Athens. The official language is Greek. The currency is Euro.

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

The Greece neighboring countries are: Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania and North Macedonia. 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 Greece and its border countries. The map highlights Greece in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Greece

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Greece?

Greece shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Greece?

The neighboring countries of Greece are: Turkey, Bulgaria, Albania and North Macedonia.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Greece?

Countries in Europe with 4 land borders: Lithuania, Albania, Latvia, Kosovo, Belgium, Slovenia, Czechia.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Greece?

Countries in Europe with more than 4 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Bulgaria, Russia, Montenegro, Slovakia, Germany, Croatia, Poland, North Macedonia, and 8 more....

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Greece?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 4 land borders: Guernsey, Vatican City, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Luxembourg, Norway, Faroe Islands, and 17 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Greece?

The capitals of countries bordering Greece are:
  • Turkey: Ankara
  • Bulgaria: Sofia
  • Albania: Tirana
  • North Macedonia: Skopje

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

The ISO country codes of Greece's neighbors are:
  • Turkey: TR (ISO 2) / TUR (ISO 3)
  • Bulgaria: BG (ISO 2) / BGR (ISO 3)
  • Albania: AL (ISO 2) / ALB (ISO 3)
  • North Macedonia: MK (ISO 2) / MKD (ISO 3)