Countries that border Ethiopia
Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Ethiopia's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Ethiopia
- CapitalAddis Ababa
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders6
- Area1,104,300 km²
- Population111,652,998
- ISO codeET
Learning Ethiopia on the map
Knowing which countries border Ethiopia is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia borders 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
Which countries share a border with Ethiopia?
The countries bordering Ethiopia are: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.