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Neighboring Countries of Iran

Q: Which is the longest border of Iran?

The longest land border of Iran is with Iraq (1,599 km); the shortest is with Armenia (44 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Iran?

The land borders of Iran total 5,894 km. By number of neighbours Iran ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq (1,599 km), Turkmenistan (1,148 km), Pakistan (959 km), Afghanistan (921 km), Azerbaijan (689 km), Türkiye (534 km) and Armenia (44 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

5,894 km

Total land borders

2,440 km

Coastline

1,648,195

Area in km²

Iran
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Countries bordering Iran

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Iran citizens
Iraq	1,599 km	Baghdad	Visa-free · 30 days
Turkmenistan	1,148 km	Ashgabat	Visa required
Pakistan	959 km	Islamabad	eVisa · 90 days
Afghanistan	921 km	Kabul	Visa required
Azerbaijan	689 km	Baku	eVisa · 30 days
Türkiye	534 km	Ankara	Visa-free · 90 days
Armenia	44 km	Yerevan	Visa-free · 90 days

Iraq accounts for 27% of Iran's 5,894 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Iran

Location

Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan

Area

1,648,195 km² — almost 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska

Terrain

Rugged, mountainous rim; high, central basin with deserts, mountains; small, discontinuous plains along both coasts

Climate

Mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Kuh-e Damavand 5,625 m. Lowest: Caspian Sea -28 m. Mean elevation: 1305 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulfur

Natural hazards

Periodic droughts, floods; dust storms, sandstorms; earthquakes

Good to know

Strategic location on the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

Neighbours of Iran's neighbours

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

Also with 7 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Iran

How many countries border Iran?

Iran shares land borders with 7 countries: Iraq (1,599 km), Turkmenistan (1,148 km), Pakistan (959 km), Afghanistan (921 km), Azerbaijan (689 km), Türkiye (534 km) and Armenia (44 km).

Which is the longest border of Iran?

The longest land border of Iran is with Iraq (1,599 km); the shortest is with Armenia (44 km).

Is Iran landlocked?

No. Iran has 2,440 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Iran?

The land borders of Iran total 5,894 km. By number of neighbours Iran ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Iran citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Iran citizens can visit 3 of 7 neighbouring countries visa-free: Iraq, Türkiye and Armenia.

What is the highest point of Iran?

Kuh-e Damavand 5,625 m. The lowest point is Caspian Sea -28 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).