Countries that border South Africa
South Africa shares land borders with 6 countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
South Africa's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about South Africa
- CapitalPretoria
- RegionSouthern Africa
- Land borders6
- Area1,221,037 km²
- Population63,100,945
- ISO codeZA
Learning South Africa on the map
Knowing which countries border South Africa is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa borders 6 countries: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe.
Which countries share a border with South Africa?
The countries bordering South Africa are: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe.
What is the capital of South Africa?
The capital of South Africa is Pretoria.