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Neighboring Countries of Czechia

Q: Which is the longest border of Czechia?

The longest land border of Czechia is with Germany (704 km); the shortest is with Slovakia (241 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Czechia?

The land borders of Czechia total 2,046 km. By number of neighbours Czechia ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Czechia shares land borders with 4 countries: Germany (704 km), Poland (699 km), Austria (402 km) and Slovakia (241 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

2,046 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

78,867

Area in km²

Czechia
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Czechia

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Czechia citizens
Germany	704 km	Berlin	Freedom of movement
Poland	699 km	Warsaw	Freedom of movement
Austria	402 km	Vienna	Freedom of movement
Slovakia	241 km	Bratislava	Freedom of movement

Germany accounts for 34% of Czechia's 2,046 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Czechia

Location

Central Europe, between Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Austria

Area

78,867 km² — about two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than South Carolina

Terrain

Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country

Climate

Temperate; cool summers; cold, cloudy, humid winters

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Snezka 1,602 m. Lowest: Labe (Elbe) River 115 m. Mean elevation: 433 m.

Natural resources

Hard coal, soft coal, kaolin, clay, graphite, timber, arable land

Natural hazards

Flooding

Good to know

Note 1: landlocked; strategically located on some of oldest and most significant land routes in Europe; Moravian Gate is a traditional military corridor between the North European Plain and the Danube in central Europe note 2: the Hranice Abyss in Czechia is the world's deepest surveyed freshwater cave at 519 m (1,703 ft); its survey is not complete, and it may be up to 800-1,200 m (2,625-3,937 ft) deep

Neighbours of Czechia's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Czechia

How many countries border Czechia?

Czechia shares land borders with 4 countries: Germany (704 km), Poland (699 km), Austria (402 km) and Slovakia (241 km).

Which is the longest border of Czechia?

The longest land border of Czechia is with Germany (704 km); the shortest is with Slovakia (241 km).

Is Czechia landlocked?

Yes. Czechia has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia.

How long are the land borders of Czechia?

The land borders of Czechia total 2,046 km. By number of neighbours Czechia ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Czechia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Czechia citizens can visit 4 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia.

What is the highest point of Czechia?

Snezka 1,602 m. The lowest point is Labe (Elbe) River 115 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).