Political Borders

India in the World
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In the west, there is a border between India and Pakistan. In the east, there is a border between India and Bangladesh.

• These borders were created because of religious conflicts. India is mainly Hindu, while Bangladesh and Pakistan is mainly Muslim.

In the north, the border is the Himalayas.

• The Himalayas are a natural border for India.

In the south, the Indian Ocean creates a border.

(Source: Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, World Geography: Building A Global Perspective)