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India Neighboring Countries

India is located in Southern Asia (Asia), with its capital in New Delhi. The official languages are English, Hindi, Tamil. The currency is Indian rupee.

What are the neighboring countries of India? India shares land borders with 6 countries. These India neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places India at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The India neighboring countries are: Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan and Nepal. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between India and its border countries. The map highlights India in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring India

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border India?

India shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of India?

The neighboring countries of India are: Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan and Nepal.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as India?

Countries in Asia with 6 land borders: Afghanistan, Iraq.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than India?

Countries in Asia with more than 6 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than India?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 6 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, and 33 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering India?

The capitals of countries bordering India are:
  • Bhutan: Thimphu
  • China: Beijing
  • Bangladesh: Dhaka
  • Myanmar: Naypyidaw
  • Pakistan: Islamabad
  • Nepal: Kathmandu

What are the country codes of India's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of India's neighbors are:
  • Bhutan: BT (ISO 2) / BTN (ISO 3)
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Bangladesh: BD (ISO 2) / BGD (ISO 3)
  • Myanmar: MM (ISO 2) / MMR (ISO 3)
  • Pakistan: PK (ISO 2) / PAK (ISO 3)
  • Nepal: NP (ISO 2) / NPL (ISO 3)