Countries bordering Tanzania

Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries. Located in Eastern Africa, Tanzania has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Rwanda, DR Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda.

Bordering Countries

8

Region

Africa

Population

68.15M

Neighbors Population

313.02M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Rwanda	Kigali	14.10M	26,338 km²	Africa
DR Congo	Kinshasa	112.83M	2,344,858 km²	Africa
Malawi	Lilongwe	20.73M	118,484 km²	Africa
Zambia	Lusaka	19.69M	752,612 km²	Africa
Mozambique	Maputo	34.09M	801,590 km²	Africa
Burundi	Gitega	12.33M	27,834 km²	Africa
Kenya	Nairobi	53.33M	580,367 km²	Africa
Uganda	Kampala	45.91M	241,550 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Tanzania?

Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries: Rwanda, DR Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda.

How many countries border Tanzania?

Tanzania has 8 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Tanzania in?

Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa.

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