Countries that border Russia
Russia shares land borders with 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Ukraine. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Russia's neighbouring countries
Azerbaijan
Belarus
China
Estonia
Finland
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Mongolia
North Korea
Norway
Poland
Ukraine
Key facts about Russia
- CapitalMoscow
- RegionEastern Europe
- Land borders14
- Area17,098,246 km²
- Population146,028,325
- ISO codeRU
Learning Russia on the map
Knowing which countries border Russia is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Russia 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 Russia?
Russia borders 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
Which countries share a border with Russia?
The countries bordering Russia are: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.