India: capital, population, borders and facts
India is a country in Asia. Its capital city is New Delhi. Roughly 1,450 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. India shares a land border with 6 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. Its coast touches the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The national flag uses saffron, white, green and blue.
| Capital city | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 1,450 million |
| Land neighbours | 6: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan |
| Seas and oceans | Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal |
| Flag colours | saffron, white, green, blue |
Outline of India
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
What is the population of India?
India has roughly 1,450 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border India?
India borders Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan.
Is India landlocked?
No, India is not landlocked.
Travel basics for India
In India, traffic drives on the left, plug types D and M and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the India travel basics page.
Put what you know about India to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of India is New Delhi. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The India flag uses saffron, white, green and blue. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: India has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 1,450 million people, India is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Asia
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