neighbouring countries of india

Do you know about all the neighbouring countries of India? India is the second-largest nation in Southeast Asia, the world’s seventh-largest country in terms of area, and the world’s second-largest country by population. With a land boundary of 15,106.7 kilometers and a 7,516.6-kilometer coastline, India has a very large geographical region.

India is in the Northern Hemisphere latitudinally and longitudinally. The northern half of India is known as the subcontinent, whereas the southern part is known as the peninsular area. It has land and maritime borders with seven and two nations, respectively.

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India and its neighbouring countries includes Afghanistan and Pakistan in the northwest. To the north, India is bordered by China, Bhutan, and Nepal. To the east, it is bordered by Myanmar and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka is in the southeast, and the Maldives is in the southwest with which India shared a maritime border. With Andaman and Nicobar Islands India shares it’s maritime border with Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Let’s take a look at list of neighbouring Countries Of India:

1. Pakistan (Borderline- 3323 km)

It is one of India’s neighbouring countries, located to the west of the country. The Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman both have Pakistani coastlines. Pakistan has a total land area of 7,96,095 square kilometers. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are among the Indian states that share a border with Pakistan.

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After India gained freedom from British control, Pakistan split from India and became another independent country. That’s why, Pakistan celebrates its independence on August 14, 1947. Pakistan was divided into two areas after independence: East Pakistan and West Pakistan.

Geographically and culturally, these two areas were polar opposites. As a result of this long fundamental conflict, a civil war broke out in 1971, resulting in the formation of Bangladesh. After the war west Pakistan, which is to the northwest of India became the Republic of Pakistan, while East Pakistan became Bangladesh.

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2. China (Borderline- 3488 km)

The People’s Republic of China is situated in East Asia, near India’s northern border. It is the world’s most populated country as well as the fourth-largest country by land. China’s President is the country’s supreme leader.

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Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are Indian states that share borders with China. China has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The Silk Road initiative and the sharing of Buddhism culture bind the two countries together.

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3. Nepal (Borderline- 1751 km)

A landlocked country that is formally known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Nepal is a country that lies in the north of the Indian subcontinent. Nepal is the 93rd largest country in terms of land area, covering 1,47,181 square kilometers. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital is the country’s largest city.

Nepal is home to eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on the planet. That’s why one of the most important contributors to the country’s economy is tourism. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar all share a border with Nepal.

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4. Bhutan (Borderline- 699 km)

Located on the northern side of India same as Nepal, Bhutan has its border with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal. It is formally known as The Kingdom of Bhutan. It is likewise a landlocked country with a total area of 38,394 square kilometers. Bhutan’s capital is Thimphu.

A constitutional monarchy governs the country. Hydropower, agriculture, forestry, and tourism are the primary contributions to the country’s economy. Bhutan is India’s smallest bordering nation.

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5. Bangladesh (Borderline- 4096.7 km)

A country in South Asia that is officially known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is India’s neighbour, and the two countries share one of the world’s longest borders. Dhaka is Bangladesh’s capital. Bangladesh is shared by the Indian states of Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.

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Bangladesh is the world’s seventh most populous country with a population of 161 million people), as well as one of the most densely inhabited countries in the world. Bangladesh was once a part of Pakistan and was known as East Pakistan, but it won independence following the 1971 Liberation War.

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6. Myanmar (Borderline- 1643 km)

A country in East Asia that is formally known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. One of India’s neighbours, Myanmar shares a border with Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur in India. Myanmar is the biggest of the Mainland Southeast Asian Republics, with 6,76,578 square kilometers. Myanmar’s capital is Naypyidaw.

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A presidential republic with a bicameral legislature governs the country. The president of the nation is the country’s head of state.

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7. Afghanistan (Borderline- 106 km)

Located in Central Asia that is also known as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s total land area is reported to be 6,52,230 square kilometers. Islam is the country’s most widely practiced religion, and agriculture is the country’s primary source of revenue.

Being one of the neighbours of India, Afghanistan manufactures cotton textiles, woolens, woven carpets, and handicrafts. The Afghan border runs across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

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8. Sri Lanka (Sea Border)

Also known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is located on India’s southern coast, separated by the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka has two capitals: Colombo, which is the country’s commercial capital, and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, which is the country’s legislative capital.

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The president is the country’s chief of state and head of government. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea. As an island nation, Sri Lanka appeals to a wide range of people and is a popular tourist destination across the world.

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9. Maldives (Sea Border)

India border countries also includes Maldives. It is an island nation off the coast of India that is formally known as the Republic of Maldives. It is one of the world’s tiniest countries in terms of land area. It barely covers 298 square kilometers.

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The Maldives contains over a thousand coral islands that attract tourists and that is their primary source of revenue. The Maldives is a presidential republic, with the president serving as the country’s head of state. Male is the capital of the Maldives.

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Did you know? According to a recent U.N. report, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous nation by 2023. In 2050 it is projected to have a population of 1.668 billion.

We hope now you can name the neighbouring countries of India with all details.

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