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Neighboring Countries of Zambia

Q: Which is the longest border of Zambia?

The longest land border of Zambia is with DR Congo (2,332 km); the shortest is with Botswana (0 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Zambia?

The land borders of Zambia total 6,043 km. By number of neighbours Zambia ranks #6 among 236 countries and territories.

Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: DR Congo (2,332 km), Angola (1,065 km), Malawi (847 km), Zimbabwe (763 km), Mozambique (439 km), Tanzania (353 km), Namibia (244 km) and Botswana.

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#6 of 236)

6,043 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

752,618

Area in km²

Zambia
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Zambia

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Zambia citizens
DR Congo	2,332 km	Kinshasa	eVisa
Angola	1,065 km	Luanda	Visa-free
Malawi	847 km	Lilongwe	Visa-free · 90 days
Zimbabwe	763 km	Harare	Visa-free
Mozambique	439 km	Maputo	Visa-free · 30 days
Tanzania	353 km	Dodoma	Visa-free
Namibia	244 km	Windhoek	Visa-free
Botswana	0 km	Gaborone	Visa-free · 90 days

DR Congo accounts for 39% of Zambia's 6,043 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Zambia

Location

Southern Africa, east of Angola, south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Area

752,618 km² — almost five times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Texas

Terrain

Mostly high plateau with some hills and mountains

Climate

Tropical; modified by altitude; rainy season (October to April)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mafinga Central 2,330 m. Lowest: Zambezi river 329 m. Mean elevation: 1138 m.

Natural resources

Copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver, uranium, hydropower

Natural hazards

Periodic drought; tropical storms (November to April)

Good to know

Landlocked; the Zambezi forms a natural river boundary with Zimbabwe; Lake Kariba on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border forms the world's largest reservoir by volume (180 cu km; 43 cu mi)

Neighbours of Zambia's neighbours

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

Also with 8 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Zambia

How many countries border Zambia?

Zambia shares land borders with 8 countries: DR Congo (2,332 km), Angola (1,065 km), Malawi (847 km), Zimbabwe (763 km), Mozambique (439 km), Tanzania (353 km), Namibia (244 km) and Botswana.

Which is the longest border of Zambia?

The longest land border of Zambia is with DR Congo (2,332 km); the shortest is with Botswana (0 km).

Is Zambia landlocked?

Yes. Zambia has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through DR Congo, Angola, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana.

How long are the land borders of Zambia?

The land borders of Zambia total 6,043 km. By number of neighbours Zambia ranks #6 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Zambia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Zambia citizens can visit 7 of 8 neighbouring countries visa-free: Angola, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana.

What is the highest point of Zambia?

Mafinga Central 2,330 m. The lowest point is Zambezi river 329 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).