India and Her Neighbours — Question 1

The most common definition of neighbours is countries that directly touch each other’s boundaries. For example, India and Nepal are neighbours because they share a land border. Countries separated by short stretches of sea or ocean are also considered neighbours. For instance, India counts Sri Lanka and the Maldives as maritime neighbours. Geography scholars note that neighbouring countries are those in close proximity that influence each other through migration, trade, culture, and diplomacy. So, we can say a “neighbour” in geography is not limited to shared land borders-it also includes countries in close proximity, such as maritime neighbours.