Country Borders API (APIVerve)
Logistics & Delivery · Data Validation
Global country land border and neighboring nations REST API for logistics and cross-border trade
Country Borders API (APIVerve) Highlights
Country Borders API (APIVerve) is best for cross-border logistics companies, freight forwarders, and international commerce platforms
Last Verified
Authentication
API Key (x-api-key header)
Rate Limit
Free tier: 500 requests/month; paid plans scale up to 100,000 req/mo
Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
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Supported Regions
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
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The Country Borders API by APIVerve provides structured data detailing the land borders and neighboring countries for any nation worldwide. Passing an ISO country code returns an array of neighboring nations with their official names, ISO codes, and shared border characteristics.
g. Nigeria bordering Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon), and regional transit pricing.
Country Borders API (APIVerve) Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Neighboring Country Identification | ✓ Supported | Provides native Neighboring Country Identification capabilities integrated within the API. |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2/Alpha-3 Codes | ✓ Supported | Provides native ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2/Alpha-3 Codes capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Landlocked Country Status | ✓ Supported | Provides native Landlocked Country Status capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Fast Sub-30ms Lookup | ✓ Supported | Provides native Fast Sub-30ms Lookup capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Offline Cacheable JSON | ✓ Supported | Provides native Offline Cacheable JSON capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Maritime Boundary Data | ✗ Not Supported | Maritime Boundary Data is currently not supported by Country Borders API (APIVerve). |
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API Pricing Model
- Free tier provides 500 requests per month
- Commercial tiers start from $9/month for higher volume
Required Access Documents for Country Borders API (APIVerve)
- APIVerve AccountRequiredRegister at apiverve.com to generate your API key
Different Country Borders API (APIVerve) use cases
- Overland Freight Customs Routing:Map overland trucking routes from Lagos through Benin and Niger for export transit.
- Regional Expansion Eligibility:Filter eligible delivery zones based on shared terrestrial borders under AfCFTA.
- Travel & Visa Corridor Verification:Identify visa-free overland travel corridors for regional passenger transport.