India & Neighbouring Countries — Overview

India shares its borders with 8 countries and has coastline along the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal.

Land neighbours (7):

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar

Maritime neighbour (1):

Sri Lanka** — separated by the **Palk Strait

Why it matters: 3–4 questions on neighbouring countries appear in every BPSC TRE General Awareness section — capitals, rivers, borders and organisations are the most tested facts.