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Neighboring Countries of Moldova

Q: Which is the longest border of Moldova?

The longest land border of Moldova is with Ukraine (1,202 km); the shortest is with Romania (683 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Moldova?

The land borders of Moldova total 1,885 km. By number of neighbours Moldova ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Moldova shares land borders with 2 countries: Ukraine (1,202 km) and Romania (683 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#115 of 236)

1,885 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

33,851

Area in km²

Moldova
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Moldova

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Moldova citizens
Ukraine	1,202 km	Kyiv	Visa-free · 90 days
Romania	683 km	Bucharest	Visa-free · 90 days

Ukraine accounts for 64% of Moldova's 1,885 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Moldova

Location

Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania

Area

33,851 km² — slightly larger than Maryland

Terrain

Rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea

Climate

Moderate winters, warm summers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Dealul Balanesti 430 m. Lowest: Dniester (Nistru) 2 m. Mean elevation: 139 m.

Natural resources

Lignite, phosphorites, gypsum, limestone, arable land

Natural hazards

Landslides

Good to know

Landlocked; has many types of sedimentary rocks and minerals, including sand, gravel, gypsum, and limestone

Neighbours of Moldova's neighbours

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

Also with 2 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Moldova

How many countries border Moldova?

Moldova shares land borders with 2 countries: Ukraine (1,202 km) and Romania (683 km).

Which is the longest border of Moldova?

The longest land border of Moldova is with Ukraine (1,202 km); the shortest is with Romania (683 km).

Is Moldova landlocked?

Yes. Moldova has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Ukraine and Romania.

How long are the land borders of Moldova?

The land borders of Moldova total 1,885 km. By number of neighbours Moldova ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Moldova citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Moldova citizens can visit 2 of 2 neighbouring countries visa-free: Ukraine and Romania.

What is the highest point of Moldova?

Dealul Balanesti 430 m. The lowest point is Dniester (Nistru) 2 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).