List of Neighboring Countries of India
India is a country located in the south of the continent of Asia, the capital of India is New Delhi, the area of India is 3,287,263 sq km. India is the seventh largest country in the world in terms of area and second largest country in terms of population. In this post we will tell about the list of neighboring countries of India
Neighboring Countries of India
Countries that share a border with another country are called neighboring countries of that country. The neighboring countries of India are China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Maldives.
List of Neighboring countries of India and border of states adjoining them
| Country | border state or sea |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| Afghanistan | Jammu Kashmir (POK) |
| China | Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh |
| Nepal | Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh |
| Bhutan | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal |
| Bangladesh | West Bengal, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and Assam |
| Myanmar | Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland |
| Sri Lanka | Maritime border to the south-east of India |
| Maldives | Maritime border to the south-west of India |
China
China is an Asian country located to the north of India, also known as the People’s Republic of China. The capital of China is Beijing and it is the world’s most populous country and the fourth largest in area. The border between India and China is called the McMahon Line.
| Capital | Beijing |
| Currency | Yuan or Renminbi |
| bordering Indian states | Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh |
| National Animal | Giant Panda |
| National sport | table tennis |
| national bird | red crowned crane |
| national fruit | kiwi |
| national tree | Medanher tree |
| National flower | blue water lily |
| longest river | Yangtze River |
Pakistan
Pakistan is located in the west of India, its capital is Islamabad. The border between India and Pakistan is called the Radcliffe Line.
| Capital | Islamabad |
| Currency | Pakistani Rupee |
| bordering Indian states | Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| National sport | field hockey |
| national bird | Chakor |
| national fruit | Mango and Guava |
| national tree | Cedar |
| longest river | Indus River |
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country located in the west of India, the border of Afghanistan is with Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), the border between Afghanistan and India (POK) is called Durand Line.
| Capital | Kabul |
| Currency | afghani afghani |
| bordering Indian states | Jammu Kashmir (POK) |
| National sport | Buzzakashi |
| national bird | gray peacock-golden eagle |
| national fruit | prunus persica |
| national tree | afghan pine |
| National flower | blue water lily |
| National Animal | Leopard |
| longest river | Helmand River |
Nepal
Nepal is a country located in the north of India, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, Nepal is also known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal .
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee |
| bordering Indian states | Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh |
| National Animal | cow |
| National sport | volleyball |
| national bird | monal |
| national tree | Ficus religiosa |
| National flower | Burans |
| longest river | karnali |
Bhutan
Bhutan is a small country located in the north of India, officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan , the capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
| Capital | Thimphu |
| Currency | Negultrum |
| bordering Indian states | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal |
| National Animal | Takin |
| National sport | archery |
| national bird | raven |
| national tree | Cyprus |
| longest river | Manas River |
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is located in the east of India, its capital is Dhaka, Bangladesh is also known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh .
| Capital | Dhaka |
| Currency | Taka |
| bordering Indian states | West Bengal, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura and Assam |
| National Animal | Royal Bengal Tiger |
| National sport | volleyball |
| national bird | magpie robin |
| national fruit | Jackfruit |
| national tree | Common |
| longest river | Brahmaputra |
Myanmar
Myanmar is located in the east of India, it is also called the Republic of the Union of Myanmar , the capital of Myanmar is Naypyidaw.
| Capital | NayepyDr |
| Currency | Kyat |
| bordering Indian states | Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland |
| National Animal | Tiger |
| National sport | Chinlon |
| national bird | partridge |
| longest river | irvati river |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is located in the south of India, it does not have a terrestrial border with India, but it is connected to India by sea. Sri Lanka is also called the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka .
| Capital | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotti |
| Currency | Rupee |
| bordering Indian states | maritime border |
| National Animal | Lion |
| National sport | volleyball |
| national bird | Peacock |
| national tree | ceylon ironwood |
| National flower | Blue Water Lily or Neel Kamal |
| longest river | Mahaveli |
Maldives
Maldives is an island country located in the southwest of India, Maldives is a group of islands, it is connected to India by maritime border.
| Capital | Male |
| Currency | Maldivian Rufia |
| bordering Indian states | maritime border |
| National Animal | yellowfin tuna |
| National sport | soccer |
| national bird | white-breasted waterhen |
| national fruit | Coconut |
| national tree | Coconut |
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