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Sudan Neighboring Countries

Sudan is located in Northern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Khartoum. The official languages are Arabic, English. The currency is Sudanese pound.

What are the neighboring countries of Sudan? Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries. These Sudan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Sudan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Sudan neighboring countries are: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Sudan, Eritrea, Libya 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 Sudan and its border countries. The map highlights Sudan in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Sudan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Sudan?

Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Sudan?

The neighboring countries of Sudan are: Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Sudan, Eritrea, Libya and Chad.

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

Countries in Africa with 7 land borders: Algeria, Niger, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Sudan?

Countries in Africa with more than 7 land borders: Zambia, DR Congo, Tanzania.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Sudan?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 7 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 42 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Sudan?

The capitals of countries bordering Sudan are:
  • Central African Republic: Bangui
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
  • Egypt: Cairo
  • South Sudan: Juba
  • Eritrea: Asmara
  • Libya: Tripoli
  • Chad: N'Djamena

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

The ISO country codes of Sudan's neighbors are:
  • Central African Republic: CF (ISO 2) / CAF (ISO 3)
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)
  • Egypt: EG (ISO 2) / EGY (ISO 3)
  • South Sudan: SS (ISO 2) / SSD (ISO 3)
  • Eritrea: ER (ISO 2) / ERI (ISO 3)
  • Libya: LY (ISO 2) / LBY (ISO 3)
  • Chad: TD (ISO 2) / TCD (ISO 3)