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Neighboring Countries of Sudan

Q: Which is the longest border of Sudan?

The longest land border of Sudan is with South Sudan (2,158 km); the shortest is with Central African Republic (174 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Sudan?

The land borders of Sudan total 6,819 km. By number of neighbours Sudan ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: South Sudan (2,158 km), Chad (1,403 km), Egypt (1,276 km), Ethiopia (744 km), Eritrea (682 km), Libya (382 km) and Central African Republic (174 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

6,819 km

Total land borders

853 km

Coastline

1,861,484

Area in km²

Sudan
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Countries bordering Sudan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Sudan citizens
South Sudan	2,158 km	Juba	eVisa
Chad	1,403 km	N'Djamena	eVisa
Egypt	1,276 km	Cairo	Visa required
Ethiopia	744 km	Addis Ababa	eVisa
Eritrea	682 km	Asmara	Visa required
Libya	382 km	Tripoli	eVisa
Central African Republic	174 km	Bangui	Visa required

South Sudan accounts for 32% of Sudan's 6,819 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Sudan

Location

North-eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Egypt and Eritrea

Area

1,861,484 km² — slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US

Terrain

Generally flat, featureless plain; desert dominates the north

Climate

Hot and dry; arid desert; rainy season varies by region (April to November)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Jabal Marrah 3,042 m. Lowest: Red Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 568 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum; small reserves of iron ore, copper, chromium ore, zinc, tungsten, mica, silver, gold; hydropower

Natural hazards

Dust storms and periodic persistent droughts

Good to know

The Nile is Sudan's primary water source; its major tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile, meet at Khartoum to form the River Nile, which flows northward through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea

Neighbours of Sudan's neighbours

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

Also with 7 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Sudan

How many countries border Sudan?

Sudan shares land borders with 7 countries: South Sudan (2,158 km), Chad (1,403 km), Egypt (1,276 km), Ethiopia (744 km), Eritrea (682 km), Libya (382 km) and Central African Republic (174 km).

Which is the longest border of Sudan?

The longest land border of Sudan is with South Sudan (2,158 km); the shortest is with Central African Republic (174 km).

Is Sudan landlocked?

No. Sudan has 853 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Sudan?

The land borders of Sudan total 6,819 km. By number of neighbours Sudan ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Sudan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Sudan citizens need a visa or travel authorisation for all neighbouring countries — see the table on this page.

What is the highest point of Sudan?

Jabal Marrah 3,042 m. The lowest point is Red Sea 0 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).