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The country that shares longest border with India is—

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India shares its longest international land border with Bangladesh, which measures approximately 4,096.7 kilometers [1]. This extensive boundary passes through five Indian states: West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Following Bangladesh, the next longest borders are with China (approximately 3,488 km to 4,056 km depending on the inclusion of the Line of Actual Control) and Pakistan (approximately 3,323 km) [1]. The border with Nepal is significantly shorter at approximately 1,751–1,752 kilometers [2]. The India-Bangladesh border is characterized by diverse terrains, including fertile plains and riverine boundaries, and is considered one of the most densely populated international borders in the world. In contrast, the shortest land border India shares is with Afghanistan, measuring only about 80 to 106 kilometers [1].

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES OF INDIA > p. 28
  2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 16: India–Political Aspects > India-Nepal Boundary > p. 46
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