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Neighboring Countries of Kenya
Kenya shares land borders with 5 countries: Ethiopia (867 km), Uganda (814 km), Tanzania (775 km), Somalia (684 km) and South Sudan (317 km).
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Countries bordering Kenya
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Kenya citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ethiopia |
Addis Ababa | Visa-free | |
 Uganda |
Kampala | Visa-free | |
 Tanzania |
Dodoma | Visa-free | |
 Somalia |
Mogadishu | eVisa | |
 South Sudan |
Juba | eVisa |
Ethiopia accounts for 25% of Kenya's 3,457 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Kenya
Location
Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Area
580,367 km² — five times the size of Ohio; slightly more than twice the size of Nevada
Terrain
Low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west
Climate
Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Mount Kenya 5,199 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 762 m.
Natural resources
Limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower
Natural hazards
Recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons volcanism: limited volcanic activity; the Barrier (1,032 m) last erupted in 1921; South Island is the only other historically active volcano
Good to know
The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value; Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second-largest freshwater lake, is shared among three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Neighbours of Kenya's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Burundi
Central African Republic
Djibouti
DR Congo
Eritrea
Malawi
Mozambique
Rwanda
Sudan
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Kenya
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).