Countries that border Sudan
Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Sudan's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Sudan
- CapitalKhartoum
- RegionNorthern Africa
- Land borders7
- Area1,886,068 km²
- Population51,662,000
- ISO codeSD
Learning Sudan on the map
Knowing which countries border Sudan is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Sudan 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 Sudan?
Sudan borders 7 countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
Which countries share a border with Sudan?
The countries bordering Sudan are: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan.
What is the capital of Sudan?
The capital of Sudan is Khartoum.