Countries bordering Russia

Russia shares land borders with 14 countries. Located in Eastern Europe, Russia holds a strategic position in the heart of Europe. Its neighbors are: North Korea, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Mongolia, Finland, Norway, Georgia, Poland, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China.

Bordering Countries

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Neighboring countries list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
North Korea	Pyongyang	25.95M	120,538 km²	Asia
Latvia	Riga	1.83M	64,559 km²	Europe
Ukraine	Kyiv	32.86M	603,550 km²	Europe
Estonia	Tallinn	1.37M	45,227 km²	Europe
Mongolia	Ulan Bator	3.54M	1,564,110 km²	Asia
Finland	Helsinki	5.65M	338,455 km²	Europe
Norway	Oslo	5.61M	386,224 km²	Europe
Georgia	Tbilisi	4.00M	69,700 km²	Asia
Poland	Warsaw	37.39M	312,679 km²	Europe
Lithuania	Vilnius	2.89M	65,300 km²	Europe
Azerbaijan	Baku	10.24M	86,600 km²	Asia
Kazakhstan	Astana	20.43M	2,724,900 km²	Asia
Belarus	Minsk	9.11M	207,600 km²	Europe
China	Beijing	1.41B	9,706,961 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Russia?

Russia shares borders with 14 countries: North Korea, Latvia, Ukraine, Estonia, Mongolia, Finland, Norway, Georgia, Poland, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China.

How many borders does Russia have?

Russia has 14 land borders.

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