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Neighbouring Countries of India and Their Capitals

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Neighbouring Countries of India and Their Capitals

The Neighbouring Countries of India and Their Capitals are mentioned in the following table in detail. The candidates must go through the following table for a comprehensive and easy understanding of the Neighbouring Countries of India and Their Capitals.

Neighbouring Countries of India – Capital

Neighbouring Country Capital
Afghanistan Kabul
Bangladesh Dhaka
Bhutan Thimphu
China Beijing
Myanmar Yangon
Nepal Kathmandu
Pakistan Islamabad
Sri Lanka Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital)

Columbo (Executive Capital)

Maldives Male

Neighbouring Countries of India and Their Capitals More Information

In the following table, the candidates will find the Neighbouring Countries of India along with more details such as the States & UTs of India sharing Borders with other Neighbouring Countries & Length of Border the Neighboring Countries shares with India.

Neighbouring Countries of India – States & UTs Borders & Length of Border with India

Neighbouring Country of India Indian State/UTs which share Borde Length of Border shared with India
Afghanistan Ladakh (PoK) 106 Km
Bangladesh West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam 4156 Km
Bhutan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh & Assam 699 Km
China Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh 3488 Km
Myanmar Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur 1643 Km
Nepal Bihar, Uttarakhand, UP, Sikkim and West Bengal 1751
Pakistan Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat 3233
Sri Lanka It is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar Separated by the Gulf of Mannar
Maldives It lies in the southwest part of the Indian Ocean below Lakshadweep Island. Separated by The Eight Degree Channel

Neighbouring Countries – A Brief Summary

In the following section, the candidates will find a brief summary of all the Neighbouring Countries of India. This helps the candidate understand the Neighbouring countries of India at a glance.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Afghanistan

Afghanistan has an area of about 6,52,230 sq km. It is located in Central Asia and the country’s economy depends mostly on agriculture due to its geographic location and climatic conditions. the main industrial activities include the manufacturing of woven carpets, cotton textiles, handicrafts and woollens.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Afghanistan
Border Length 106 km
Official Languages Dari, Pashto
Currency Afghan Afghani
States/ Provinces 34 Provinces

Neighbouring Countries of India- Bangladesh

India shares the longest continuous border with Bangladesh. India surrounds Bangladesh from three sides and shares a border with 5 Indian States- West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam. On the other hand, the Bangladeshi States that share a border with India are Rajshahi, Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rangpur and Sylhet. Bangladesh covers an area of 1,43,998 sq km and has a coastline of 580 km.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Bangladesh
Border Length 4096.7 Km
Official Languages Bengali
Currency Bangladeshi Taka
States/ Provinces 8 Provinces

Neighbouring Countries of India- Bhutan

Bhutan covers an area of 38, 394 sq km and shares a length of Border with India is 699 km.  It is a mountainous and landlocked area sharing its border with only India and China. The primary sources of the economy include Hydropower, agriculture, forestry and tourism.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Bhutan
Border Length 699 km
Official Languages Dzongkha
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum
States/ Provinces 20 States

Neighbouring Countries of India- China

China is the largest and most populated country in the world with 1.4 billion people and it covers an area of 9.6 million sq km. It is also one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. India and China mostly share a cordial relationship however, there are certain border disputes that lead to a strained relationship between the two countries as well.

Neighbouring Countries of India- China
Border Length 3488 km
Official Languages Mandarin
Currency Chinese Yuan
States/ Provinces 26 Provinces

Neighbouring Countries of India- Myanmar

Myanmar covers an area of 6,76,578 sq km and shares a 1643 km long border with India. It is situated on the western side of Mainland South Asia. During British Rule, Myanmar was made a province under British India and then eventually separated in 1937. The Union of Burma, which had been the nation’s official English name since 1885, was changed to the Union of Myanmar in 1989.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Myanmar
Border Length 1643 km
Official Languages Burmese
Currency Burmese Kyat

Neighbouring Countries of India- Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked and mountainous country sharing a border with only India and China. It covers an area of 147,181 km². Indians do not need passports or visas to cross the border between Nepal and India due to their cordial and friendly relationship. Nepal is home to the world highest mountain in the world- Mount Everest. 66% of the total population in Nepal is engaged in the agricultural sector.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Nepal
Border Length 1751 km
Official Languages Nepali
Currency Nepalese Rupee
States/ Provinces 7 Provinces

Neighbouring Countries of India- Pakistan

Pakistan into existence after the Independence of India from British Rule in 1947. Initially, Pakistan was divided into two main parts- West Pakistan and East Pakistan (Now Bangladesh). After a civil uprising in East Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh was formed. Pakistan covers an area of 7,96,095 sq km and it is located on the western side of India.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Pakistan
Border Length 3323 km
Official Languages Urdu
Currency Pakistani Rupee
States/ Provinces 4 Provinces

Neighbouring Countries of India- Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island country located in South Asia and it lies in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka was earlier known as Ceylon until 1972.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Sri Lanka
Border Length Sea Border
Official Languages Sinhala, Tamil
Currency  Sri Lankan Rupee
States/ Provinces 9 States

Neighbouring Countries of India- Maldives

The Maldives is an independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. The islands of Maldives cover an area of 297.8 km² and it has a population of 5.21 lakhs (2021). The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometres.

Neighbouring Countries of India- Maldives
Border Length Sea Border
Official Languages Dhivehi
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa
States/ Provinces 1 Only

 

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FAQs

Which country shares the smallest border with India?

Afghanistan shares the smallest border with India.

Which State of India shares the longest international border with the neighbouring country?

West Bengal shares the longest international border with the neighbouring country

How many Neighbouring Countries of India are there?

There are 9 Neighbouring Countries of India who share their border with India through land and sea.

Which water way separates India from Sri Lanka?

India and Sri Lanka is separated by the Gulf of Mannar.

Which States of India shares border with Myanmar?

Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur are states in India that share a border with Myanmar.

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