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Neighboring Countries of Bhutan

Q: Which is the longest border of Bhutan?

The longest land border of Bhutan is with India (659 km); the shortest is with China (477 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Bhutan?

The land borders of Bhutan total 1,136 km. By number of neighbours Bhutan ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries: India (659 km) and China (477 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#115 of 236)

1,136 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

38,394

Area in km²

Bhutan
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Bhutan

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Bhutan citizens
India	659 km	New Delhi	Visa-free
China	477 km	Beijing	Visa required

India accounts for 58% of Bhutan's 1,136 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Bhutan

Location

Southern Asia, between China and India

Area

38,394 km² — slightly larger than Maryland; about one-half the size of Indiana

Terrain

Mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna

Climate

Varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Gangkar Puensum 7,570 m. Lowest: Drangeme Chhu 97 m. Mean elevation: 2220 m.

Natural resources

Timber, hydropower, gypsum, calcium carbonate

Natural hazards

Violent storms from the Himalayas are the source of the country's Bhutanese name, which translates as Land of the Thunder Dragon; frequent landslides during the rainy season

Good to know

Landlocked; strategic location between China and India; controls several key Himalayan mountain passes

Neighbours of Bhutan's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 2 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Bhutan

How many countries border Bhutan?

Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries: India (659 km) and China (477 km).

Which is the longest border of Bhutan?

The longest land border of Bhutan is with India (659 km); the shortest is with China (477 km).

Is Bhutan landlocked?

Yes. Bhutan has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through India and China.

How long are the land borders of Bhutan?

The land borders of Bhutan total 1,136 km. By number of neighbours Bhutan ranks #115 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Bhutan citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Bhutan citizens can visit 1 of 2 neighbouring countries visa-free: India.

What is the highest point of Bhutan?

Gangkar Puensum 7,570 m. The lowest point is Drangeme Chhu 97 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).