Flash Cards: India and Her Neighbours

India's immediate maritime neighbours are Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

A neighbour is traditionally defined as a country that shares a land boundary with another country.

Regionalism is the cooperation between neighbouring countries for mutual benefit, ensuring peace and stability.

The Indian Ocean surrounds India on three sides.

India shares land borders with Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Geography affects trade routes, border relations, and cultural exchange, shaping how India interacts with its neighbours.

Buddhism is a significant cultural link, having originated in India and spread to China.

Bangladesh was born in 1971 after a war between India and Pakistan, when it was known as East Pakistan.

An open border allows citizens to travel between two countries without needing a visa or passport.

Guru Nānak Dev is the founder of Sikhism, with the Kartarpur Corridor facilitating pilgrimages to his gurdwara.

Bhutan is known as 'Drukyul', meaning ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’.

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site crucial for biodiversity and serves as a barrier against cyclones.

The 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship governs India-Nepal relations.

Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim share borders with Nepal.

India's major exports to China include iron ore, chemicals, and cotton yarn.

The complex relationship is shaped by historical conflicts and issues stemming from the 1947 Partition.

Bangladesh is facing threats from rising sea levels and increasingly intense cyclones due to climate change.

The Tala Hydroelectric Project is significant for generating renewable energy and strengthening India-Bhutan economic ties.

Cultural exchanges and historical ties form the basis of India-Myanmar cooperation.