

{"id":81540,"date":"2020-09-02T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T03:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=81540"},"modified":"2021-03-26T16:21:59","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T10:51:59","slug":"india-neighbouring-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/india-neighbouring-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Countries that are India&#8217;s Neighbours and their Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India has the third-largest international border in the world. It also serves as the most sensitive border of the world. It varies from the extreme climatic conditions to infiltration.<\/p>\n<p>India is located in the northern hemisphere (latitude) and in the easter part (longitude) in the continent of Asia, having the second largest population in the world. 9 countries in total share the international borders with India out of which 7 countries share land borders whereas 2 countries share sea borders.<\/p>\n<p>The length of the land border is 15,106.7 km and the coastline border is 7,516.6 km. Let us learn more about these Countries that are India&#8217;s Neighbours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-81555\" src=\"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries.jpg\" alt=\"List of neighbouring countries of India\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/08\/List-of-neighbouring-countries-520x272.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>India&#8217;s Neighbouring Countries<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Afghanistan<\/h3>\n<p>The Indian state which shares its border with this country is Ladakh (PoK). The border length is 106 km. The capital of this country is Kabul. The languages spoken here are &#8211; Pashto, Dari. The official currency is Afghan Afghani and there are 34 states in this country.<\/p>\n<p>The country is dependent on agriculture. The prominent religion is Islam. The country has seen the uprising of the Taliban formed as a political dispute.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about Afghanistan &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 490px\" width=\"789\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ashraf Ghani<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wolesi Jirga (Lower House) (250 members)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buzkashi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grey Peacock-the Golden eagle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prunus persica<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Afghan Pine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Snow Leopard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Border<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Durand Line<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>2. Bangladesh<\/h3>\n<p>There are many states which share its border with this country. The states are &#8211; West Bengal, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Assam. The border length is 4096.7 km. The capital of this country is Dhaka. The official language is Bengali.<\/p>\n<p>The currency used here is Bangladeshi taka. There are 8 states in this country. The main industry can be considered as woven textiles, handicrafts, woven carpets, and woolens.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about Bangladesh &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 742px\" width=\"782\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abdul Hamid<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sheikh Hasina<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bengali<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volleyball<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oriental Magpie-Robin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jackfruit (Kathal)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mango Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Royal Bengal tiger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest peak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keokradong<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Religion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">70.2% Islam, , 12.6% Hinduism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jatiyo Sangsad (Bengali) and House of the Nation(English) (350 Member)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>3. Bhutan<\/h3>\n<p>The states which share the border with this country are &#8211; West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Assam. The border length is 699 km. The capital of this country is Thimphu. The official language Dzongkha. The country\u2019s currency is Ngultrum and has 20 states in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about Bhutan &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 893px\" width=\"770\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Name of king<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monarch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lotay Tshering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upper house<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Council<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dzongkha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State\/ Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20 states<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capital and largest city<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thimphu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ngultrum (BTN)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Takin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Raven<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Archery<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cypress (Tsenden)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blue poppy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Religion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 77.4% Vajrayana Buddhism, 22.6% Hinduism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lower house<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Assembly (Tshogdu) 55 seats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>4. China<\/h3>\n<p>The regions which share the border with this country are &#8211; Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The border length is 3488 km. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the borderline shared by India and China. The capital of China is Beijing.<\/p>\n<p>The official language of this country is Mandarin. The currency is the Chinese Yuan. There are 26 states in this country. This country is the most populated country in the world. China is the largest manufacturing hub in the world. The growing economy is rapid.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about China &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 684px\" width=\"773\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Xi Jinping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Table Tennis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Red-crowned crane<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kiwi Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maidenhair Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blue water lily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Giant Panda<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yangtze River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boundaries<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Assembly (2980 members)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Border<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">McMahon Line<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>5. Myanmar<\/h3>\n<p>The regions which share the Myanmar border are &#8211; Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The capital of Myanmar is Yangon. During the British Raj, the prisoners were often sent to Rangoon to serve their prison sentences. The border length is &#8211; 1643 km.<\/p>\n<p>The official language is Burmese. The currency is Burmese Kyat. The country is governed by the presidential republic by a bicameral legislature. India is Myanmar\u2019s fourth-largest export market.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about Myanmar &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 792px\" width=\"780\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Win Myint<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aung San Suu Kyi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National anthem<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kaba Ma Kyei<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Burmese<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tiger<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caneball<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grey Peacock-Pheasant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Padauk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Green Peafowl<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The House of Representatives (440 seats)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest peak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hkakabo Razi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Irrawaddy River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Famous festivals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thingyan, Kasone, Nayon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>6. Nepal<\/h3>\n<p>The regions which share the Nepal-India border are &#8211; West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. The border length is 1751 km. The official language is Nepali. The currency is Nepalese Rupee.<\/p>\n<p>There are 7 states in Nepal. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world is situated in the country. Along with this, 8 of the tallest mountain peaks out of 10 are situated in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Some facts about Nepal &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 869px\" width=\"778\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bidhya Devi Bhandari<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">KP Sharma Oli<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nepali<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State\/ Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capital and largest city<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nepalese rupee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volleyball<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ficus religiosa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rhododendron<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest peak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mount Everest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Karnali<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Assembly (275 seats)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>7. Pakistan<\/h3>\n<p>The regions which share the Indo-Pak border are &#8211; Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Gujarat, and Ladakh. The border length is 3323 km. The capital of this country is Islamabad. The official language spoken here is Urdu. There are 4 states in this country.<\/p>\n<p>The Line of Control (LoC) is shared between Pakistan and India. Pakistan was initially a part of India but separated on 14th January 1947. Pakistan and India have alarming issues relating to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Kargil war of 1991 was caused by Pakistan and India.<\/p>\n<p>Facts about Pakistan &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 896px\" width=\"776\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Arif Alvi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imran Khan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Urdu, English<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State\/ Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capital<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Islamabad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pakistani Rupee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Field Hockey<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chukar partridge<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mango(Summer), Guava (Winter)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Deodar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Anthem<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Qaumi Taranah<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest peak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">K2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indus River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Religion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Islam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Assembly (342 seats)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>8. Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n<p>The country shares a sea-line border with India. It is separated by the Gulf of Mannar. The capital of this country is Colombo. The official language spoken here is Sinhala and Tamil. The official currency is Sri Lankan Rupee. There are 9 states in this country. The country is spread over 65,000 sq. km.<\/p>\n<p>The country had a controversial LTTE group which was responsible for assassinating Rajiv Gandhi (former Prime Minister of India). However, diplomatic relations have taken a good path now.<\/p>\n<p>Facts about Sri Lanka &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 871px\" width=\"770\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gotabaya Rajapaksa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prime Minister<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mahindra Rajapaksa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chief Justice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jayantha Jayasuriya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Volleyball<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ceylon (Jungle Fowl)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jackfruit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ironwood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Flower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blue water lily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highest peak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pidurutalagala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longest river<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mahaweli<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Religion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">70.2% Buddhism, 12.6% Hinduism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliamenthua (225 seats)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Famous festivals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Vesak, Poson Festival, Kandy Esala Perahera, Kataragama Festival, Vel Festival, Deepavali<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>9. Maldives<\/h3>\n<p>This country also shares a sea-line border with India. It lies in the South-West part of the Indian Ocean below the Lakshadweep Island. The capital of this country is Male. The official language is Dhivehi. The currency is Maldivian Rufiyaa.<\/p>\n<p>The predominant religion in the Maldives is Islam. It is one of many coral island countries situated in the Indian Ocean-Arabian Sea area.<\/p>\n<p>Facts about Maldives &#8211;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 653px\" width=\"774\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">President<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ibrahim Mohamed Solih<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People&#8217;s Majlis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official languages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dhivehi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State\/ Provinces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1 Only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Capital and largest city<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Male<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maldivian Rufiyaa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Game<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Football<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Bird<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">White-breasted Waterhen<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coconut<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coconut Tree<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National animal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yellowfin Tuna<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The neighboring countries of a nation are extremely important due to its trade, diplomatic relations, and harmony. 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