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Cambodia shares land borders with 3 countries: Vietnam (1,158 km), Thailand (817 km) and Laos (555 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)
2,530 km
Total land borders
443 km
Coastline
181,035
Area in km²
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Countries bordering Cambodia

NeighbourBorder lengthCapitalVisa for Cambodia citizens
Flag of VietnamVietnam
1,158 km
Hanoi Visa-free · 30 days
Flag of ThailandThailand
817 km
Bangkok Visa-free · 14 days
Flag of LaosLaos
555 km
Vientiane Visa-free · 30 days

Vietnam accounts for 46% of Cambodia's 2,530 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Cambodia

Location

Southeastern Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, between Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos

Area

181,035 km² — 1.5 times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oklahoma

Terrain

Mostly low, flat plains; mountains in southwest and north

Climate

Tropical; rainy, monsoon season (May to November); dry season (December to April); little seasonal temperature variation

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Phnum Aoral 1,810 m. Lowest: Gulf of Thailand 0 m. Mean elevation: 126 m.

Natural resources

Oil and gas, timber, gemstones, iron ore, manganese, phosphates, hydropower potential, arable land

Natural hazards

Monsoonal rains (June to November); flooding; occasional droughts

Good to know

A land of paddies and forests dominated by the Mekong River and Tonle Sap (Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake)

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Cambodia

How many countries border Cambodia?

Cambodia shares land borders with 3 countries: Vietnam (1,158 km), Thailand (817 km) and Laos (555 km).

Which is the longest border of Cambodia?

The longest land border of Cambodia is with Vietnam (1,158 km); the shortest is with Laos (555 km).

Is Cambodia landlocked?

No. Cambodia has 443 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Cambodia?

The land borders of Cambodia total 2,530 km. By number of neighbours Cambodia ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Cambodia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Cambodia citizens can visit 3 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Vietnam, Thailand and Laos.

What is the highest point of Cambodia?

Phnum Aoral 1,810 m. The lowest point is Gulf of Thailand 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).