ભારતના 7 પડોશી દેશો સાથેની સરહદોની લંબાઈ.
બાંગ્લાદેશ - 4096.7 કિમી.
(આસામ, મેઘાલય, મિઝોરમ, ત્રિપુરા અને પશ્ચિમ બંગાળ)
ચીન - 3488 કિમી.
(જમ્મુ -કાશ્મીર,ઉત્તરાખંડ, હિમાચલ પ્રદેશ, અરુણાચલ પ્રદેશ અને સિક્કિમ )
પાકિસ્તાન - 3323 કિમી.
(ગુજરાત, રાજસ્થાન, પંજાબ અને જમ્મુ અને કાશ્મીર
નેપાળ - 1751 કિમી.
(ઉત્તર પ્રદેશ ( યુપી ) , બિહાર , પશ્ચિમ બંગાળ (West), સિક્કિમ અને ઉત્તરાખંડ
મ્યાનમાર - 1643 કિમી.
(અરુણાચલ પ્રદેશ, નાગાલેન્ડ, મિઝોરમ અને મણિપુર)
ભૂટાન - 699 કિમી.
(સિક્કિમ, આસામ, અને પશ્ચિમ બંગાળ, અરુણાચલ પ્રદેશ)
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(જમ્મુ અને કાશ્મીર, (પાકિસ્તાન અધિકૃત))
India and its neighboring countries share several international borders and one of the most significant borders is the one it shares with its northern neighbor China. The India-China border stretches over a vast distance spanning approximately 3488 kilometers (2167 miles making it one of the longest borders in the world.
The border between India and China is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However the demarcation line has been a subject of contention and has led to numerous disputes and conflicts between the two countries. The border primarily separates the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir from the Chinese-administered regions of Ladakh and Tibet.
The terrain along the India-China border is diverse ranging from treacherous mountain ranges to expansive valleys. It includes areas such as the Karakoram Range the Himalayas and the Eastern Himalayas. These natural barriers make the border region challenging to traverse adding to the complexities of managing the area.
The India-China border dispute dates back several decades and has resulted in armed conflicts between the two nations. Notably the Sino-Indian War in 1962 marked a significant point in their history resulting in territorial gains for China and loss for India. Since then both countries have engaged in frequent standoffs and skirmishes along the border region.
In recent years tensions along the India-China border have escalated particularly in the region of Ladakh. Both countries accuse each other of violating the LAC resulting in military build-up and occasional clashes. The most severe confrontation occurred in mid-2020 when a violent clash in the Galwan Valley led to casualties on both sides.
Efforts to resolve the border dispute continue with diplomatic talks and negotiations taking place but a definitive solution remains elusive. The disputed border between India and China remains a significant geopolitical issue impacting regional stability and relations between the two countries.
Overall the India-China border represents a complex and volatile frontier characterized by geographic challenges and historical disputes. The resolution of this longstanding issue will require sustained efforts diplomacy and mutual understanding between the two nations.