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Libya Neighboring Countries

Libya is located in Northern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Tripoli. The official language is Arabic. The currency is Libyan dinar.

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

The Libya neighboring countries are: Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Niger, Tunisia and Chad. 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 Libya and its border countries. The map highlights Libya in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Libya

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Libya?

Libya shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Libya?

The neighboring countries of Libya are: Sudan, Algeria, Egypt, Niger, Tunisia and Chad.

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

Countries in Africa with 6 land borders: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Guinea, Mozambique, Chad.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Libya?

Countries in Africa with more than 6 land borders: Sudan, Zambia, Algeria, Niger, DR Congo, Tanzania, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Libya?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 6 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 32 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Libya?

The capitals of countries bordering Libya are:
  • Sudan: Khartoum
  • Algeria: Algiers
  • Egypt: Cairo
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Tunisia: Tunis
  • Chad: N'Djamena

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

The ISO country codes of Libya's neighbors are:
  • Sudan: SD (ISO 2) / SDN (ISO 3)
  • Algeria: DZ (ISO 2) / DZA (ISO 3)
  • Egypt: EG (ISO 2) / EGY (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Tunisia: TN (ISO 2) / TUN (ISO 3)
  • Chad: TD (ISO 2) / TCD (ISO 3)