Countries that border Australia
Australia shares no land borders — it is an island or has only a sea boundary. Explore its shape, flag and capital in the daily game.
Australia shares no land borders with any country — it is an island or otherwise has only a sea boundary.
🌍 Play the country shape quiz →Key facts about Australia
- CapitalCanberra
- RegionAustralia and New Zealand
- Land borders0
- Area7,692,024 km²
- Population27,536,874
- ISO codeAU
Learning Australia on the map
Knowing which countries border Australia is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Australia and its region yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Australia?
Australia has no land borders — it is surrounded by water.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.