Countries that border Zambia
Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Zambia's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Zambia
- CapitalLusaka
- RegionEastern Africa
- Land borders8
- Area752,612 km²
- Population19,693,423
- ISO codeZM
Learning Zambia on the map
Knowing which countries border Zambia is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia borders 8 countries: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
Which countries share a border with Zambia?
The countries bordering Zambia are: Angola, Botswana, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.
What is the capital of Zambia?
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.