Countries bordering Sudan

Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries. Located in Northern Africa, Sudan holds a strategic position in the heart of Africa. Its neighbors are: Chad, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Eritrea, Libya, Egypt.

Bordering Countries

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Africa

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Neighboring countries list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Chad	N'Djamena	19.34M	1,284,000 km²	Africa
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa	111.65M	1,104,300 km²	Africa
Central African Republic	Bangui	6.47M	622,984 km²	Africa
South Sudan	Juba	15.79M	619,745 km²	Africa
Eritrea	Asmara	3.61M	117,600 km²	Africa
Libya	Tripoli	7.46M	1,759,540 km²	Africa
Egypt	Cairo	107.27M	1,002,450 km²	Africa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Sudan?

Sudan shares borders with 7 countries: Chad, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Eritrea, Libya, Egypt.

How many borders does Sudan have?

Sudan has 7 land borders.

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