Countries bordering Zambia

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

Bordering Countries

8

Region

Africa

Population

19.69M

Neighbors Population

294.44M

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Botswana	Gaborone	2.36M	582,000 km²	Africa
DR Congo	Kinshasa	112.83M	2,344,858 km²	Africa
Tanzania	Dodoma	68.15M	947,303 km²	Africa
Namibia	Windhoek	3.02M	825,615 km²	Africa
Malawi	Lilongwe	20.73M	118,484 km²	Africa
Mozambique	Maputo	34.09M	801,590 km²	Africa
Zimbabwe	Harare	17.07M	390,757 km²	Africa
Angola	Luanda	36.17M	1,246,700 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Zambia?

Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: Botswana, DR Congo, Tanzania, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola.

How many countries border Zambia?

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

What region is Zambia in?

Zambia is located in Eastern Africa.

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