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Tanzania Neighboring Countries

Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Dodoma. The official languages are English, Swahili. The currency is Tanzanian shilling.

What are the neighboring countries of Tanzania? Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries. These Tanzania neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Tanzania at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Tanzania neighboring countries are: Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Mozambique. 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 Tanzania and its border countries. The map highlights Tanzania in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Tanzania

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Tanzania?

Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Tanzania?

The neighboring countries of Tanzania are: Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Mozambique.

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

Countries in Africa with 8 land borders: Zambia.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Tanzania?

Countries in Africa with more than 8 land borders: DR Congo.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Tanzania?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 8 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Sudan, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, and 46 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Tanzania?

The capitals of countries bordering Tanzania are:
  • Burundi: Gitega
  • Zambia: Lusaka
  • Malawi: Lilongwe
  • Uganda: Kampala
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Kenya: Nairobi
  • Rwanda: Kigali
  • Mozambique: Maputo

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

The ISO country codes of Tanzania's neighbors are:
  • Burundi: BI (ISO 2) / BDI (ISO 3)
  • Zambia: ZM (ISO 2) / ZMB (ISO 3)
  • Malawi: MW (ISO 2) / MWI (ISO 3)
  • Uganda: UG (ISO 2) / UGA (ISO 3)
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Kenya: KE (ISO 2) / KEN (ISO 3)
  • Rwanda: RW (ISO 2) / RWA (ISO 3)
  • Mozambique: MZ (ISO 2) / MOZ (ISO 3)