Countries bordering Ethiopia

Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries. Located in Eastern Africa, Ethiopia has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Sudan, Djibouti, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya.

Bordering Countries

Region

Africa

Population

111.65M

Neighbors Population

145.11M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Sudan	Khartoum	51.66M	1,886,068 km²	Africa
Djibouti	Djibouti	1.07M	23,200 km²	Africa
South Sudan	Juba	15.79M	619,745 km²	Africa
Eritrea	Asmara	3.61M	117,600 km²	Africa
Somalia	Mogadishu	19.66M	637,657 km²	Africa
Kenya	Nairobi	53.33M	580,367 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Ethiopia?

Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries: Sudan, Djibouti, South Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya.

How many countries border Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has 6 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa.

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