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Kenya Neighboring Countries

Kenya is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Nairobi. The official languages are English, Swahili. The currency is Kenyan shilling.

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

The Kenya neighboring countries are: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. 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 Kenya and its border countries. The map highlights Kenya in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Kenya

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Kenya?

Kenya shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Kenya?

The neighboring countries of Kenya are: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania.

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

Countries in Africa with 5 land borders: Senegal, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Kenya?

Countries in Africa with more than 5 land borders: Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Niger, DR Congo, Burkina Faso, and 7 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Kenya?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 5 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, and 27 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Kenya?

The capitals of countries bordering Kenya are:
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
  • Somalia: Mogadishu
  • South Sudan: Juba
  • Uganda: Kampala
  • Tanzania: Dodoma

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

The ISO country codes of Kenya's neighbors are:
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)
  • Somalia: SO (ISO 2) / SOM (ISO 3)
  • South Sudan: SS (ISO 2) / SSD (ISO 3)
  • Uganda: UG (ISO 2) / UGA (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)