Countries that border Jordan
Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Jordan's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Jordan
- CapitalAmman
- RegionWestern Asia
- Land borders5
- Area89,342 km²
- Population11,734,000
- ISO codeJO
Learning Jordan on the map
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Jordan?
Jordan borders 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
Which countries share a border with Jordan?
The countries bordering Jordan are: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.