Countries that border France
France shares land borders with 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
France's neighbouring countries
Andorra
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Luxembourg
Monaco
Spain
Switzerland
Key facts about France
- CapitalParis
- RegionWestern Europe
- Land borders8
- Area543,908 km²
- Population66,351,959
- ISO codeFR
Learning France on the map
Knowing which countries border France is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place France 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 France?
France borders 8 countries: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
Which countries share a border with France?
The countries bordering France are: Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland.
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.