Relationships between India and its Neighbors

India shares land borders with eight countries: Pakistan to the northwest; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; Myanmar (Burma), and Bangladesh to the east. In addition, India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.

India has generally had cordial relations with most of its neighbors, despite some longstanding territorial disputes. In recent years, however, India’s relations with Pakistan and China have deteriorated significantly.

Pakistan

India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict dating back to the partition of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947. The two countries have fought three wars – in 1947-48, 1965, and 1971 – as well as a number of smaller military confrontations. The disputed territory of Kashmir has been a major flashpoint for violence between the two countries.

In recent years, tensions between India and Pakistan have increased dramatically. In 2016, a terrorist attack on an Indian military base in Kashmir claimed by a Pakistani militant group led to a significant escalation in tensions. In February 2019, a suicide bombing in Kashmir claimed by Pakistan-based militants resulted in the death of 40 Indian soldiers, leading to airstrikes by both countries and further ratcheting up tensions.

China

India and China have a long history of friendly relations dating back to ancient times. However, since the 1950s when China annexed Tibet – which borders India – relations between the two countries have been strained. A brief border war

The Good and the Bad

India is a country with a long and rich history. It is also a country with many problems. Here are some of the good and bad things about India:

The good:

• India is home to some of the world’s most ancient civilizations, such as the Indus Valley civilization.
• India has a diversity of cultures, languages, and religions.
• India is home to many beautiful places, such as the Taj Mahal and the Himalayas.
• India has a thriving economy and is one of the world’s fastest-growing countries.

The bad:

• India is a very poor country, with over half of the population living below the poverty line.
• India suffers from many social problems, such as casteism and gender inequality.
• Crime rates are high in India, particularly violent crimes such as rape and murder.

India and Its Neighbours: India is located in the Northern Hemisphere latitudinally and longitudinally, it is located in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is situated in the southern part of Asia, with a land border of 15,106.7 Km and a coastline of 7516.6 Km. India shares its boundary with seven countries. In the northwest, it shares its boundary with Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the North with Bhutan and Nepal, in the East with Myanmar, and South-East with Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With a total area of 3,287,590 km^2,  India is the seventh largest country in the world. It is also called “The land of three seas” as it is surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, the Indian Ocean in the south, and the Bay of Bengal in the east. India has nine neighboring countries Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.