Countries that border Libya
Libya shares land borders with 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Libya's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Libya
- CapitalTripoli
- RegionNorthern Africa
- Land borders6
- Area1,759,540 km²
- Population7,459,000
- ISO codeLY
Learning Libya on the map
Knowing which countries border Libya is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Libya 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 Libya?
Libya borders 6 countries: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
Which countries share a border with Libya?
The countries bordering Libya are: Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia.
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli.