In this article, we have listed the 9 neighbouring countries of India, along with their capitals, the length of their borders with India, and some interesting facts. The neighbouring countries of India are China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Afghanistan.
This information is useful for those preparing for competitive exams like SSC MTS, SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, and other state-level exams. Along with the names of the countries, you will also learn about their capitals, flags, languages, and currencies.
The list will enhance the general knowledge of students and help them tackle questions related to the Geography of India in various academic and competitive exams.
Physical Background of India
- India shares a border with 9 countries.
- It is located in the Northern Hemisphere latitudinally and the Eastern Hemisphere longitudinally.
- India has a land frontier of 15,200 km.
- The total length of India’s coastline (including the mainland, Lakshadweep Islands, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands) is 7,516.6 km.
- India shares borders with the following countries:
- Afghanistan and Pakistan to the North-West
- China, Bhutan, and Nepal to the North
- Myanmar to the East
- Bangladesh to the East
- Sri Lanka to the South-East (water border)
- Maldives to the South-West (water border)
- The total length of India’s land border is 15,106.7 km.
- Myanmar, Maldives, and Sri Lanka have coastal borders with India.
- The Union Territory of Ladakh shares borders with China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
- India’s international borders are among the largest in the world, after China and Russia.
- These borders face challenges, including extreme weather conditions and the risk of infiltration.
List of Neighbouring countries of India & their capitals
▪ Here is the list of neighbouring countries bordering India with capitals.
Sl. No | Neighboring Country | Capital | Length of Border |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Afghanistan | Kabul | 106 km |
2 | Bhutan | Thimphu | 578 km |
3 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | 4096 km |
4 | China | Beijing | 3488 km |
5 | Myanmar | Naypyidaw | 1643 km |
6 | Nepal | Kathmandu | 1752 km |
7 | Pakistan | Islamabad | 3310 km |
8 | Sri Lanka | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (Legislative Capital) Columbo (Executive Capital) | Separated by the Gulf Mannar |
Neighbouring Country | Bordering States |
Afghanistan | • Ladakh (POK Part) |
Bangladesh | • West Bengal • Mizoram • Meghalaya • Tripura • Assam |
Bhutan | • Arunachal Pradesh • Assam • Sikkim • West Bengal |
China | • Ladakh • Himachal Pradesh • Uttrakhand • Sikkim • Arunachal Pradesh |
Myanmar | • Arunachal Pradesh • Manipur • Mizoram • Nagaland |
Nepal | • Sikkim • West Bengal • Bihar • Uttar Pradesh • Uttrakhand |
Pakistan | • Jammu and Kashmir • Punjab • Gujarat • Rajasthan |
Sri Lanka | • Separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar |
Maldives | • The south-west part of the Indian Ocean below the Lakshadweep Island |
India Map with neighbouring countries

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India’s Neighbouring Countries with Highest Peaks & Border States
Sl. No | Neighboring Country | Highest Peak | Border States |
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1 | Afghanistan | Mount Noshaq | Ladakh |
2 | Bhutan | Gangkhar Puensum | West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh & Assam |
3 | Bangladesh | Keokradong | West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and Assam |
4 | China | Mount Gongga | Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh |
5 | Myanmar | Mount Hkakabo | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur |
6 | Nepal | Mount Everest | Bihar, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal |
7 | Pakistan | K2 | Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat |
8 | Sri Lanka | Pidurutalagala | Separated by the Gulf Mannar |
9 | Maldives | Mount Villingili | Marie time Border, Nearest UT Lakshadweep Island |
Flags of neighbouring countries of India
Sl. No | Neighboring Country | Flags |
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1 | Afghanistan | ![]() |
2 | Bhutan | ![]() |
3 | Bangladesh | ![]() |
4 | China | ![]() |
5 | Myanmar | ![]() |
6 | Nepal | ![]() |
7 | Pakistan | ![]() |
8 | Sri Lanka | ![]() |
9 | Maldives | ![]() |
Currency of Neighbouring Countries of India
Sl. No | Neighboring Country | Currency | Currency Code |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Afghanistan | Afghan Afghani (AFN) | AFN |
2 | Bhutan | Bhutanese Ngultrum | BTN |
3 | Bangladesh | Bangladeshi Taka | BDT |
4 | China | Chinese Yuan / People’s renminbi | CNY/ RMB |
5 | Myanmar | Myanmar Kyat | MMK |
6 | Nepal | Nepalese Rupee | NPR |
7 | Pakistan | Pakistani Rupee | PKR |
8 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan Rupee | LKR |
9 | Maldives | Rufiyaa | MVR |
India’s neighbouring countries and their Languages
Sl. No | Neighboring Country | Official Language | Other Language |
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1 | Afghanistan | Dari , Pashto | Uzbek, Turkmen, Urdu, Pashayi, Nuristani, Arabic, and Balochi |
2 | Bhutan | Dzongkha | Tshangla (Sharchop), Nepali, Dzala, Kheng and, Bantawa |
3 | Bangladesh | Bengali | Chakma, Urdu, Garo, Meitei, Kokborok |
4 | China | Mandarin | Cantonese (Yue), Gan, Hakka, Min, Wu (Shanghainese),Xiang (Hunanese) |
5 | Myanmar | Burmese | Karen, Kachin, Chin, Shan |
6 | Nepal | Nepali | Maithali, Tharu, Newar |
7 | Pakistan | Urdu, English | Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Balochi |
8 | Sri Lanka | Sinhala and Tamil | Veddah, Sri Lankan Malay |
9 | Maldives | Dhivehi | Sinhalese, Gujarati, Malayalam |
Important Facts about the Neighboring Countries
Afghanistan
▸ Border length – 106 km
▸ Border UTs – Ladakh
▸ Capital – Kabul
▸ Currency – Afghan Afghani
▸ Official language – Dari and Pashto
▸ A landlocked country in Central and South Asia.
▸ Referred to as the Heart of Asia.
▸ Largest city – Kabul
▸ National symbols of Afghanistan
- National animal – Snow leopard
- National bird – Golden eagle
- National dog – Afghan Hound
- National tree – Afghan pine
- National fruit – Pomegranate
- National sport – Buzkash
- National dish – Kabuli palaw
Bhutan
▸ Border length – 578 km
▸ Border States – Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.
▸ Capital – Thimphu
▸ Official language – Dzongkha
▸ Official currency – Bhutanese Ngultrum
▸National symbols of Bhutan
- National animal – Takin
- National bird – Raven
- National tree – Himalayan cypress
- National flower – Himalayan blue poppy
- National Sport – Archery
Bangladesh
▸ Border length – 4096 km
▸ Capital – Dhaka
▸ Border States – Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Benga.
▸ Official language – Bengali
▸National symbols of Bangladesh
- National flower – Water lily
- National fruit – Jackfruit
- National animal – Royal Bengal Tiger
- National fish – Illish
- National bird – Magpie robin
China
▸ Border length – 3488 km
▸ Border States / UTs – Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh.
▸ Capital – Beijing
▸ Official language – Mandarin
▸ Currency – Renminbi
▸ World’s Second most populous country. (1.4 billion people)
▸ China spans five geographical time zones.
▸ Share its land borders with fourteen countries.
• Both Russia and China share their land borders with 14 countries. (most of any country in the world)
▸National symbols of China
- National animal – Chinese dragon
- National bird – Red-crowned crane
- National fruit – Fuzzy kiwifruit & Jujube
- National tree – Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
- National flower – Plum blossom
- National Instrument – Guqin
- National Sport – Table tennis
- National Dish – Peking duck
- National Drink – Baijiu
Myanmar
▸ Border length – 1643 km
▸ Border State – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur
▸ Capital – Naypyidaw
▸ Official language – Burmese
▸ Currency – Myanmar Kyat
▸ Formerly known as Burma
▸ Largest country in Mainland Southeast Asia.
▸ largest city – Yangon (Rangoon)
▸ National symbols of Nepal
- National Animal – Tiger
- National Game – Chinlone (Caneball)
- National Bird – Grey Peacock-Pheasant
- National Fruit – Padauk
- National Tree – Green Peafowl
Nepal
▸ Border length – 1752 km
▸ Border State – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur
▸ Capital – Kathmandu
▸ Currency – Nepalese rupee
▸ Official language – Burmese
▸ Upper house – National Assembly
▸ Lower house – House of Representatives
▸ Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia.
▸ National symbols of Nepal
- National animal – Cow
- National Tree – Peepal
- National flower – Rhododendron arboreum
- National weapon – Khukuri
- National dance – Newa dance
- National instrument – Madal
- National dish – Dal Bhat (NEPAL)
- National sport – Volleyball (NEPAL)
Pakistan
▸ Border length – 3310 km
▸ Border State/UTs – Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
▸ Official language – Urdu
▸ Largest city – Karachi
▸ Capital – Islamabad
▸ Currency – Pakistani rupee
▸ Upper house – Senate
▸ Lower house – National Assembly
▸ World’s 5th most populous country.
▸ World’s 2nd largest Muslim population country.
▸ National symbols of Pakistan
- National flower – Common jasmine
- National tree – Himalayan cedar (Deodar)
- National fruit – Mango
- National vegetable – Lady Finger
- National animal – Markhor
- National aquatic marine mammal – Indus river dolphin
- National predator – Snow leopard
- National bird – Chukar partridge
- National fish – Mahseer (Himalayan golden mahseer)
- National reptile – Indus Crocodile
Sri Lanka
• Border length – separated by the Gulf of Mannar
• Border State – Separated by the Gulf of Mannar (Nearest State: Tamil Nadu)
• Official language – Sinhala and Tamil
• Currency – Sri Lankan rupee
• Capital – Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative) & Colombo (executive and judicial)
• Formerly known as Ceylon.
• Largest city – Colombo
▸National symbols of Sri Lanka
- National flower – Water lily flower (Nymphaeaceae)
- National tree – Ceylon ironwood (Mesua ferrea)
- National bird – Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayette)
- National butterfly – Sri Lankan birdwing (Troides darsius)
- National gemstone – Blue sapphire
- National sport – Volleyball
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answer: 9
☛ Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, China, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the countries bordering India.
Answer: Bangladesh (4096 Km)
Answer: India’s landlocked neighbours are Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan.
Answer: Sri Lanka, Maldives
Answer: Bhutan