Countries that border Rwanda
Rwanda shares land borders with 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Rwanda's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Rwanda
- CapitalKigali
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area26,338 km²
- Population14,104,969
- ISO codeRW
Learning Rwanda on the map
Knowing which countries border Rwanda is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda borders 4 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
Which countries share a border with Rwanda?
The countries bordering Rwanda are: Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda.
What is the capital of Rwanda?
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.