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Namibia Neighboring Countries

Namibia is located in Southern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Windhoek. The official languages are Afrikaans, German, English, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana. The currencies are Namibian dollar, South African rand.

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

The Namibia neighboring countries are: Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Angola. 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 Namibia and its border countries. The map highlights Namibia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Namibia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Namibia?

Namibia shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Namibia?

The neighboring countries of Namibia are: Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and Angola.

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

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Benin, Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Namibia?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Namibia?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Namibia?

The capitals of countries bordering Namibia are:
  • Botswana: Gaborone
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • South Africa: Pretoria
  • Angola: Luanda

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

The ISO country codes of Namibia's neighbors are:
  • Botswana: BW (ISO 2) / BWA (ISO 3)
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • South Africa: ZA (ISO 2) / ZAF (ISO 3)
  • Angola: AO (ISO 2) / AGO (ISO 3)