Neighboring countries are those that share borders with another country. In the context of the Syrian refugee crisis, neighboring countries like Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt experienced an influx of refugees.
Related terms
Border Control: Policies and measures implemented by governments to regulate the movement of people across national borders.
Host Community: The local population in a country or area where refugees settle or seek asylum.
Integration: The process of incorporating refugees into their new society through legal, cultural, and social means.