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Zambia Neighboring Countries

Zambia is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Lusaka. The official language is English. The currency is Zambian kwacha.

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

The Zambia neighboring countries are: Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique 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 Zambia and its border countries. The map highlights Zambia in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Zambia

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Zambia?

Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Zambia?

The neighboring countries of Zambia are: Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, DR Congo, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique and Angola.

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

Countries in Africa with 8 land borders: Tanzania.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Zambia?

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

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Zambia?

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 Zambia?

The capitals of countries bordering Zambia are:
  • Botswana: Gaborone
  • Namibia: Windhoek
  • Malawi: Lilongwe
  • DR Congo: Kinshasa
  • Zimbabwe: Harare
  • Tanzania: Dodoma
  • Mozambique: Maputo
  • Angola: Luanda

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

The ISO country codes of Zambia's neighbors are:
  • Botswana: BW (ISO 2) / BWA (ISO 3)
  • Namibia: NA (ISO 2) / NAM (ISO 3)
  • Malawi: MW (ISO 2) / MWI (ISO 3)
  • DR Congo: CD (ISO 2) / COD (ISO 3)
  • Zimbabwe: ZW (ISO 2) / ZWE (ISO 3)
  • Tanzania: TZ (ISO 2) / TZA (ISO 3)
  • Mozambique: MZ (ISO 2) / MOZ (ISO 3)
  • Angola: AO (ISO 2) / AGO (ISO 3)