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Neighboring Countries of India

Q: Which is the longest border of India?

The longest land border of India is with Bangladesh (4,142 km); the shortest is with Bhutan (659 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of India?

The land borders of India total 13,888 km. By number of neighbours India ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

India shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh (4,142 km), Pakistan (3,190 km), China (2,659 km), Nepal (1,770 km), Myanmar (1,468 km) and Bhutan (659 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#21 of 236)

13,888 km

Total land borders

7,000 km

Coastline

3,287,263

Area in km²

India
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Countries bordering India

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for India citizens
Bangladesh	4,142 km	Dhaka	Visa required
Pakistan	3,190 km	Islamabad	Visa required
China	2,659 km	Beijing	Visa required
Nepal	1,770 km	Kathmandu	Visa-free
Myanmar	1,468 km	Rangoon	eVisa · 28 days
Bhutan	659 km	Thimphu	Visa on arrival

Bangladesh accounts for 30% of India's 13,888 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of India

Location

Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan

Area

3,287,263 km² — slightly more than one-third the size of the US

Terrain

Upland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in west, Himalayas in north

Climate

Varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Kanchenjunga 8,586 m. Lowest: Indian Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 160 m.

Natural resources

Coal (fourth-largest reserves in the world), antimony, iron ore, lead, manganese, mica, bauxite, rare earth elements, titanium ore, chromite, natural gas, diamonds, petroleum, limestone, arable land

Natural hazards

Droughts; flash floods, as well as widespread and destructive flooding from monsoonal rains; severe thunderstorms; earthquakes volcanism: Barren Island (354 m) in the Andaman Sea has been active in recent years

Good to know

Dominates South Asian subcontinent; near important Indian Ocean trade routes; Kanchenjunga, third tallest mountain in the world, lies on the border with Nepal

Neighbours of India's neighbours

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

Also with 6 neighbours in Asia

Frequently asked questions about the borders of India

How many countries border India?

India shares land borders with 6 countries: Bangladesh (4,142 km), Pakistan (3,190 km), China (2,659 km), Nepal (1,770 km), Myanmar (1,468 km) and Bhutan (659 km).

Which is the longest border of India?

The longest land border of India is with Bangladesh (4,142 km); the shortest is with Bhutan (659 km).

Is India landlocked?

No. India has 7,000 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of India?

The land borders of India total 13,888 km. By number of neighbours India ranks #21 among 236 countries and territories.

Do India citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

India citizens can visit 1 of 6 neighbouring countries visa-free: Nepal.

What is the highest point of India?

Kanchenjunga 8,586 m. The lowest point is Indian Ocean 0 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).