Countries that border Tanzania
Tanzania shares land borders with 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Tanzania's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Tanzania
- CapitalDodoma
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders8
- Area947,303 km²
- Population68,153,004
- ISO codeTZ
Learning Tanzania on the map
Knowing which countries border Tanzania is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania borders 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
Which countries share a border with Tanzania?
The countries bordering Tanzania are: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.