What countries border DR Congo?
DR Congo borders 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Part of the Middle Africa group in the country borders atlas.
🧭 Longest journey: starting from DR Congo, the farthest country you can
reach without a sea crossing is Timor-Leste
— 14 border crossings away.
📏 Closest country by distance: Rwanda — about 599 km (great-circle distance between country centers, coordinates from mledoze/countries).
Countries near DR Congo
The closest countries to DR Congo that don't share a land border:
Why it matters in Bordlr
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