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Neighboring Countries of Jordan

Q: Which is the longest border of Jordan?

The longest land border of Jordan is with Saudi Arabia (731 km); the shortest is with Palestine (148 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Jordan?

The land borders of Jordan total 1,744 km. By number of neighbours Jordan ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries: Saudi Arabia (731 km), Syria (379 km), Israel (307 km), Iraq (179 km) and Palestine (148 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

1,744 km

Total land borders

26 km

Coastline

89,342

Area in km²

Jordan
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Countries bordering Jordan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Jordan citizens
Saudi Arabia	731 km	Riyadh	Visa required
Syria	379 km	Damascus	Visa-free
Israel	307 km	Jerusalem	Visa required
Iraq	179 km	Baghdad	eVisa
Palestine	148 km	—	Visa required

Saudi Arabia accounts for 42% of Jordan's 1,744 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Jordan

Location

Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, between Israel (to the west) and Iraq

Area

89,342 km² — about three-quarters the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Indiana

Terrain

Mostly arid desert plateau; a great north-south geological rift along the west of the country is the dominant topographical feature and includes the Jordan River Valley, the Dead Sea, and the Jordanian Highlands

Climate

Mostly arid desert; rainy season in west (November to April)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Jabal Umm ad Dami 1,854 m. Lowest: Dead Sea -431 m. Mean elevation: 812 m.

Natural resources

Phosphates, potash, shale oil

Natural hazards

Droughts; periodic earthquakes; flash floods

Good to know

Strategic location at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba; the Arab country that shares the longest border with Israel and the West Bank; the Dead Sea, the lowest point in Asia and the second saltiest body of water in the world (after Lac Assal in Djibouti), lies on Jordan's western border with Israel and the West Bank; Jordan is almost landlocked but does have a 26 km southwestern coastline with a single port, Al 'Aqabah (Aqaba)

Neighbours of Jordan's neighbours

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

Also with 5 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Jordan

How many countries border Jordan?

Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries: Saudi Arabia (731 km), Syria (379 km), Israel (307 km), Iraq (179 km) and Palestine (148 km).

Which is the longest border of Jordan?

The longest land border of Jordan is with Saudi Arabia (731 km); the shortest is with Palestine (148 km).

Is Jordan landlocked?

No. Jordan has 26 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Jordan?

The land borders of Jordan total 1,744 km. By number of neighbours Jordan ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Jordan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Jordan citizens can visit 1 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Syria.

What is the highest point of Jordan?

Jabal Umm ad Dami 1,854 m. The lowest point is Dead Sea -431 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).