Countries that border Iraq
Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Iraq's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Iraq
- CapitalBaghdad
- RegionWestern Asia
- Land borders6
- Area438,317 km²
- Population46,118,793
- ISO codeIQ
Learning Iraq on the map
Knowing which countries border Iraq is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq borders 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey.
Which countries share a border with Iraq?
The countries bordering Iraq are: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey.
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.