Countries that border Egypt
Egypt shares land borders with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Egypt's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Egypt
- CapitalCairo
- RegionNorthern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area1,002,450 km²
- Population107,271,260
- ISO codeEG
Learning Egypt on the map
Knowing which countries border Egypt is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Egypt and its neighbours 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 Egypt?
Egypt borders 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
Which countries share a border with Egypt?
The countries bordering Egypt are: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.