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Iraq Neighboring Countries

Iraq is located in Western Asia (Asia), with its capital in Baghdad. The official languages are Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani. The currency is Iraqi dinar.

What are the neighboring countries of Iraq? Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries. These Iraq neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Iraq at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Iraq neighboring countries are: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Jordan and Kuwait. 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 Iraq and its border countries. The map highlights Iraq in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Iraq

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Iraq?

Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Iraq?

The neighboring countries of Iraq are: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Jordan and Kuwait.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Iraq?

Countries in Asia with 6 land borders: Afghanistan, India.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Iraq?

Countries in Asia with more than 6 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Iraq?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 6 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, and 33 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Iraq?

The capitals of countries bordering Iraq are:
  • Turkey: Ankara
  • Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
  • Syria: Damascus
  • Iran: Tehran
  • Jordan: Amman
  • Kuwait: Kuwait City

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

The ISO country codes of Iraq's neighbors are:
  • Turkey: TR (ISO 2) / TUR (ISO 3)
  • Saudi Arabia: SA (ISO 2) / SAU (ISO 3)
  • Syria: SY (ISO 2) / SYR (ISO 3)
  • Iran: IR (ISO 2) / IRN (ISO 3)
  • Jordan: JO (ISO 2) / JOR (ISO 3)
  • Kuwait: KW (ISO 2) / KWT (ISO 3)