Countries that border Eritrea
Eritrea shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Eritrea's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Eritrea
- CapitalAsmara
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders3
- Area117,600 km²
- Population3,607,000
- ISO codeER
Learning Eritrea on the map
Knowing which countries border Eritrea is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Eritrea 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 Eritrea?
Eritrea borders 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.
Which countries share a border with Eritrea?
The countries bordering Eritrea are: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.