Countries bordering Iraq

Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries. Located in Western Asia, Iraq has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Jordan, Syria, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Population

46.12M

Neighbors Population

249.16M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Jordan	Amman	11.73M	89,342 km²	Asia
Syria	Damascus	25.62M	185,180 km²	Asia
Iran	Tehran	85.96M	1,648,195 km²	Asia
Kuwait	Kuwait City	4.88M	17,818 km²	Asia
Saudi Arabia	Riyadh	35.30M	2,149,690 km²	Asia
Turkey	Ankara	85.66M	783,562 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Iraq?

Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries: Jordan, Syria, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey.

How many countries border Iraq?

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

What region is Iraq in?

Iraq is located in Western Asia.

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