List of Neighbouring Countries of India With their Capital and Facts

List of Neighboring Countries of India With their Capital and Facts

Neighboring Countries of India

India is a large country in southern Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world, after China. India shares borders with seven countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan to the northwest, China, Bhutan, and Nepal to the north, Bangladesh to the east, and Myanmar to the far east. India also has maritime borders with Sri Lanka to the southeast and the Maldives to the southwest.

India’s location and geography have shaped its history and culture. The country’s long coastline has made it a center of trade and commerce for centuries. India’s diverse landscape has also contributed to its rich culture and heritage.

Neighboring Countries of India: Bordering States

There are a total of 9 neighboring countries of India out of which 7 share their land borders. The list of states that share the borders with respective countries is given below.

Neighboring Country	Bordering States
Pakistan	Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan
Afghanistan	Jammu and Kashmir (POK Part)
China	Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
Nepal	Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttrakhand
Bhutan	Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, and West Bengal
Bangladesh	West Bengal, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Assam
Myanmar	Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
Srilanka [Sea border]	An island nation in the Indian Ocean, southeast of the Indian subcontinent
Maldives [Sea Border]	An island country in the Indian Ocean, South Asia, south-southwest of India.

Here is the detailed list of neighboring countries of India including all India border countries with flags of neighboring countries of India.

1. Pakistan

Pakistan is located to the west of India and is one of the India border countries. Pakistan has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. The total land area of Pakistan is 7,96,095 sq km. The Indian states which share a border with Pakistan include Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan separated from India after India got its independence from British rule. Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14, 1947. After the Independence, Pakistan was formed into two territories i.e. East Pakistan and West Pakistan. These two territories were geographically and culturally apart from each other. After a long conflict between these two, in 1971 a civil war occurred, as the result of which Bangladesh was formed. West Pakistan lying in the northwest of India became the Republic of Pakistan and East Pakistan became Bangladesh.

President	Arif Alvi
Prime Minister	Shehbaz Sharif
Official languages	Urdu, English
State/ Provinces	4 Provinces
Capital	Islamabad
Currency	Pakistani Rupee
National Game	Field Hockey
National Bird	Chukar partridge
National Fruit	Mango(Summer), Guava (Winter)
National Tree	Deodar
National Anthem	Quami Tarana
Highest peak	K2
Longest river	Indus River
Religion	Islam
Parliament	National Assembly (342 seats)
Border	Radcliffe Line

2. Afghanistan

Afghanistan is also known as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Central Asia. The total land area of Afghanistan spreads across 6,52,230 sq km and is known. Islam is the predominant religion in the country and the major dependence of the country’s economy is on Agriculture. Countries near India include industrial activities in Afghanistan including the manufacturing of cotton textile, woolens, woven carpets, and handicrafts. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir shares a border with Afghanistan.

President	Ashraf Ghani (Former)
Parliament	Wolesi Jirga (Lower House) (250 members)
Official languages	Dari and Pashto
State/ Provinces	34 Provinces
Capital and largest city	Kabul
Currency	Afghan afghani
National Game	Buzkashi
National Bird	Grey Peacock-the Golden eagle
National Fruit	Prunus persica
National Tree	Afghan Pine
National animal	Snow Leopard
Border	Durand Line

3. China

The people’s Republic of China is located in East Asia and other Indian border countries. It is the most populous country in the world and also the 4th largest country in the world. The President of China is the head of the state. China lies to the north of India. Indian states that share their borders with China are Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. China is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Both countries are connected by the Silk Road initiative and the exchange of Buddhism religion.

President	Xi Jinping
Official languages	Mandarin
State/ Provinces	26 Provinces
Capital	Beijing
Currency	Chinese Yuan (CNY)
National Game	Table Tennis
National Bird	Red-crowned crane
National Fruit	Kiwifruit
National Tree	Maidenhair tree
National Flower	Bluewater lily
National animal	Giant Panda
Longest river	Yangtze River
Boundaries	Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh
Parliament	National Assembly (2980 members)
Border	McMahon Line

4. Nepal

Nepal, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country. Nepal is located to the north of India. In terms of area, Nepal is the 93rd largest country in terms of land with an area of 1,47,181 sq km. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu which is also the largest city in the country. Nepal has eight of the ten tallest mountains in the world world, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest. Tourism is one of the biggest contributors to the country’s economy. Nepal shares borders with Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar.

President	Bidhya Devi Bhandari
Prime Minister	Pushpa Kamal Dahal
Official languages	Nepali
State/ Provinces	7 Provinces
Capital and largest city	Kathmandu
Currency	Nepalese rupee
National Game	Volleyball
National Bird	Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impedance)
National Animal	Cow
National Tree	Ficus religiosa
National Flower	Rhododendron
Highest peak	Mount Everest
Longest river	Karnali
Parliament	The National Assembly (275 seats)

5. Bhutan

Bhutan is situated to the north of India. It is officially known as The Kingdom of Bhutan and shares a border with the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, and West Bengal. It is also a landlocked country and has an area of 38,394 sq km. The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. The country has a constitutional monarchy. The major contributors to the economy of the country are Hydropower, agriculture, forestry, and tourism. Bhutan is the smallest neighboring country of India.

Name of king	Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King)
Monarch	Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Prime Minister	Lotay Tshering
Upper house	National Council
Official languages	Dzongkha
State/ Provinces	20 states
Capital and largest city	Thimphu
Currency	Ngultrum (BTN)
National Animal	Takin
National Bird	The Raven
National Game	Archery
National Tree	Cypress(Tsenden)
National Flower	Blue poppy
Religion	77.4% Vajrayana Buddhism, 22.6% Hinduism
Lower house	National Assembly (Tshogdu) 55 seats

6. Bangladesh

Bangladesh officially called the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is situated in South Asia. Neighbors of India, Bangladesh shares one of the longest borders in the world. The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. Indian states of Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal share their border of Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the eighth-most populous country in the world (161 million) and also one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Bangladesh was initially a part of Pakistan and was known as East Pakistan but after the 1971 Liberation War took place, it gained independence.

President	Abdul Hamid
Prime Minister	Sheikh Hasina
Official languages	Bengali
State/ Provinces	8 Provinces
Capital	Dhaka
Currency	Bangladeshi Taka
National Game	Volleyball
National Bird	Oriental Magpie-Robin
National Fruit	Jackfruit (kathal)
National Tree	Mango Tree
National animal	Royal Bengal tiger
Highest peak	Keokradong
Longest river	Surma
Religion	70.2% Buddhism, 12.6% Hinduism
Parliament	Jatiyo Shangsad (Bengali) and House of the Nation(English) (350 Member)
Border	Radcliffe Line

7. Myanmar

Myanmar,  also known as Burma, officially known as The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is situated in East Asia. One of the neighbors of India Myanmar shares its border with the Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. Myanmar has an area of  6,76,578 sq km and is the largest of the Mainland Southeast Asian states. Naypyidaw is the capital of Myanmar. The military is now back in charge and has declared a year-long state of emergency. Military commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing has taken power. He has long wielded significant political influence, successfully maintaining the power of the Tatmadaw – Myanmar’s military – even as the country moved towards democracy.

Prime Minister	Min Aung Hlaing,
National anthem	Kaba Ma Kyei
Official languages	Burmese
National animal	Tiger
Capital and largest city	Naypyidaw
Currency	Burmese Kyat
National Game	Cannibal
National Bird	Grey Peacock-Pheasant
National Fruit	Padauk
National Tree	Green Peafowl
Parliament	The House of Representatives (440 seats)
Highest peak	Hkakabo Razi
Longest river	Irrawaddy River
Famous festivals	Thingyan, Kasone, Nayon

8. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka lies near the southern area of India and is separated by Palk Strait. Sri Lanka has two capitals, the commercial capital of the country is Colombo where on the other and Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital of the country. The president is the chief of state and the head of government in the country.  It is located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. Being an island nation, Sri Lanka is a choice of many and makes a pleasant tourist destination in the world.

President	Ranil Wickremesinghe (2023)
Prime Minister	Dinesh Gunwardena
Official languages	Sinhala, Tamil
State/ Provinces	9 states
Capital and largest city	Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Currency	Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
National Game	Volleyball
National Bird	Ceylon (Jungle Fowl)
National Fruit	Jackfruit
National Tree	Ironwood
National Flower	Bluewater lily
Highest peak	Pidurutalagala
Longest river	Mahaweli
Religion	70.2% Buddhism, 12.6% Hinduism
Parliament	Parliamenthua (225 seats)
Famous festivals	Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak, Poson Festival, Kandy Esala Perahera, Kataragama Festival, Vel Festival, Deepavali

9. The Maldives

The Maldives is an island nation situated in the southwest of India officially the Republic of Maldives. Area wise it is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is spread over 298 sq km only.  The Maldives has more than a thousand coral islands. The Maldives is a presidential republic and the president is the head of the state. The capital of Maldives is Male.

President	Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
Parliament	People’s Majlis
Official languages	Dhivehi
State/ Provinces	1 Only
Capital and largest city	Male
Currency	Maldivian Rufiyaa
National Game	Football
National Bird	White-breasted Waterhen
National Fruit	Coconut
National Tree	Coconut Tree
National animal	Yellowfin Tuna

Neighboring Countries of India and their Capitals

The capitals of all neighboring countries of India are given below. Here is the list of neighboring countries of India & their capitals:-

Neighboring Country	Capitals
Pakistan	Islamabad
Afghanistan	Kabul
China	Beijing
Nepal	Kathmandu
Bhutan	Thimphu
Bangladesh	Dhaka
Myanmar	Naypyidaw
Srilanka [Sea border]	Colombo & Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Maldives [Sea Border]	Malé