The Philippines shares no land borders with any country because it is made up of many islands. In fact, there is only one nation that officially shares a maritime border with the Philippines, and that is Indonesia. These two countries have a clearly marked boundary in the Celebes Sea, showing their close geographical and cultural connection.
Below is a table listing the only country that borders the Philippines by sea.
Flag This column shows the national flag of the neighboring country for easy identification.
Border Type This explains the kind of border shared. In this case, it is a maritime border, meaning the boundary is over water, not land.
Approx. Distance (km) This indicates the closest distance between the Philippines and the neighboring country in kilometers.
countries that border philippines
| Country | Flag | Border Type | Approx. Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 🇮🇩 | Maritime | 65 |
Descriptions
Indonesia
Indonesia is a massive archipelago to the south of the Philippines. In 2019, the two nations formally established their maritime border in the Celebes Sea, making Indonesia the only country that shares an officially delimited international border with the Philippines, reflecting their close geographic and cultural ties.
