Russia and China: The Two Giants Sharing Borders with 14 Countries Each!

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News18•10-01-2026, 16:11
Russia and China: The Two Giants Sharing Borders with 14 Countries Each!
- •Russia and China hold the world record for sharing land borders with the most countries, each bordering 14 nations.
- •China's extensive border, approximately 22,000 km long, connects it to countries like Mongolia, Russia, Vietnam, India, and Pakistan.
- •Russia, the world's largest country, shares borders with nations from Norway and Finland to Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and North Korea.
- •Brazil in South America borders 10 countries, while the Democratic Republic of Congo and Germany each share borders with 9 countries.
- •Having many neighbors offers trade advantages but also poses significant security challenges like border disputes and illegal trafficking.
Why It Matters: Russia and China lead globally by sharing borders with 14 countries each, presenting both opportunities and challenges.
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