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Which African country shares borders with the most other countries?
Answer
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) shares borders with nine countries: Angola, Burundi, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. This extensive border network reflects the DRC's vast size (approximately 2.3 million square kilometers) and central location in Africa. The country's borders were largely drawn by colonial powers and don't necessarily reflect ethnic or linguistic boundaries.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo borders nine countries and is Africa's largest country by area.
Other options people guess
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Sudan
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