Countries bordering Iran

Iran shares land borders with 7 countries. Located in Southern Asia, Iran has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Armenia, Turkey.

Bordering Countries

7

Region

Asia

Population

85.96M

Neighbors Population

437.50M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Pakistan	Islamabad	241.50M	796,095 km²	Asia
Turkmenistan	Ashgabat	7.06M	488,100 km²	Asia
Azerbaijan	Baku	10.24M	86,600 km²	Asia
Afghanistan	Kabul	43.84M	652,230 km²	Asia
Iraq	Baghdad	46.12M	438,317 km²	Asia
Armenia	Yerevan	3.08M	29,743 km²	Asia
Turkey	Ankara	85.66M	783,562 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Iran?

Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Armenia, Turkey.

How many countries border Iran?

Iran has 7 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Iran in?

Iran is located in Southern Asia.

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