Countries that border Iran
Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Iran's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Iran
- CapitalTehran
- RegionSouthern Asia
- Land borders7
- Area1,648,195 km²
- Population85,961,000
- ISO codeIR
Learning Iran on the map
Knowing which countries border Iran is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Iran 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 Iran?
Iran borders 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
Which countries share a border with Iran?
The countries bordering Iran are: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital of Iran is Tehran.