India is located in the Southern part of Asia. It is the second-largest country in South- East Asia. It is in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere of the world. India is the seventh-largest country of the world as per the area and the second largest in the population count. India has a very vast geographical area with a land border of 15,106.7 Km and also a very long coastline of 7,516.6 Km. Here, we are providing you the list of Neighbouring Countries of India and the states that share borders with them. Check the important information about the neighbouring countries that will helps the you to enhance your general knowledge in dealing with the questions related to the Geography of India.
Neighbouring countries of India: Overview
India has a land frontier of 15,106.7 km. The total length of the coastline of India is 7,516.6 km. India shares its border with seven countries namely Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
| Article Name | India’Afghanistans Neighboring Countries |
|---|---|
| Total Neighbouring Countries Of India | 9 |
| Neighbouring Countries Of India | Afghanisthan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and MyanmarTotal |
| Total Land Border Of India | 15,106.7 k.m. |
| Toatal Length Of Indian Coastline | 7516.6 km |
| Covers | Neighboring Countries Static Gk |
| Exams Covered | All exams |
| Source | Government of India Website |
India’s Neighbouring Countries Name, Capital, Border, States
Check the capital, border length and bordering states of India with the neighbouring countries in the table below:
| Country | Capital | Border Length | Bordering States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Kabul | 106 Km | Ladakh |
| Bangladesh | Dhaka | 4096.7 Km | West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam |
| Bhutan | Thimphu | 699 Km | West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh & Assam |
| China | Beijing | 3488 Km | Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh |
| Myanmar | Naypyidaw, Yangon | 1643 Km | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur |
| Nepal | Kathmandu | 1751 Km | Bihar, Uttarakhand, UP, Sikkim and West Bengal |
| Pakistan | Islamabad | 3323 Km | Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo (Commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative) | Sea Border | It is separated to India by Gulf of Mannar |
| Maldives | Male | Sea Border | It lies in the south-west part of India Ocean below the Lakshadweep Island |
