France's Borders: 8 Land Neighbors and 5 Maritime Boundaries

Land Borders (8 Countries)

• North: Belgium, Luxembourg
• Northeast: Germany
• East: Switzerland, Italy
• South: Spain, Andorra (implied), Monaco
• Southeast: Monaco, Italy (maritime)

Maritime Boundaries

• English Channel: United Kingdom
• North Sea: United Kingdom, Belgium
• Bay of Biscay: Atlantic Ocean
• Ligurian Sea: Italy, Monaco
• Mediterranean Sea: Spain, Monaco, Italy

France's hexagonal shape gives it diverse neighbors and coastlines on three major water bodies.