Countries that border Kenya
Kenya shares land borders with 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Kenya's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Kenya
- CapitalNairobi
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders5
- Area580,367 km²
- Population53,330,978
- ISO codeKE
Learning Kenya on the map
Knowing which countries border Kenya is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya borders 5 countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
Which countries share a border with Kenya?
The countries bordering Kenya are: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi.