Countries that border United States
United States shares land borders with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
United States's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about United States
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- RegionNorth America
- Land borders2
- Area9,525,067 km²
- Population340,110,988
- ISO codeUS
Learning United States on the map
Knowing which countries border United States is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place United States 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 United States?
United States borders 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
Which countries share a border with United States?
The countries bordering United States are: Canada, Mexico.
What is the capital of United States?
The capital of United States is Washington, D.C..