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Jordan Neighboring Countries

Jordan is located in Western Asia (Asia), with its capital in Amman. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Jordanian dinar.

What are the neighboring countries of Jordan? Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries. These Jordan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Jordan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

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

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Jordan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Jordan?

Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Jordan?

The neighboring countries of Jordan are: Saudi Arabia, Israel, Syria, Iraq and Palestine.

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

Countries in Asia with 5 land borders: Laos, Israel, Syria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Myanmar.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Jordan?

Countries in Asia with more than 5 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Jordan?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 5 land borders: Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Jordan?

The capitals of countries bordering Jordan are:
  • Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
  • Israel: Jerusalem
  • Syria: Damascus
  • Iraq: Baghdad
  • Palestine: Ramallah

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

The ISO country codes of Jordan's neighbors are:
  • Saudi Arabia: SA (ISO 2) / SAU (ISO 3)
  • Israel: IL (ISO 2) / ISR (ISO 3)
  • Syria: SY (ISO 2) / SYR (ISO 3)
  • Iraq: IQ (ISO 2) / IRQ (ISO 3)
  • Palestine: PS (ISO 2) / PSE (ISO 3)