Countries Bordering Rwanda: Four Neighbors in East Africa

Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa bordered by four nations:

1. Uganda — North
2. Tanzania — East
3. Burundi — South
4. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) — West

Key Border Features

• Lake Kivu forms part of the western border with DRC.
• Kagera River marks sections of the Tanzania/Uganda borders.
• Mountainous terrain (Virunga Mountains) defines the Uganda/DRC borders; home to mountain gorillas.
• All borders are recognized, though DRC border has seen conflict-related instability.

Regional Context

Rwanda is a member of the East African Community (EAC), facilitating trade and movement with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, and DRC.