Question

write a short note a india's neighbouring countries

Answer 1

India has its common land boundary with Pakistan, Afghanistan in the north-west China, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan in the north and Myanmar and Bangladesh in the east.

iii. India's southern neighbours across the sea are two Island states.

iv. They are Sri Lanka and Maldives.

a. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.

b. Maldives Islands are situated to the south of the Lakshadweep Islands.

v. India has strong geographical and historical contacts and links with its neighbours.

Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India form the most natural geographical unit. This unit is referred to as the Indian subcontinent.