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South Asia Map Quiz — 8 Countries from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka

South Asia is home to 8 countries that together contain about 2 billion people — nearly a quarter of the entire world's population. The region is dominated by India, which is surrounded by Pakistan to the northwest, Nepal and Bhutan to the north, Bangladesh to the east, and Sri Lanka offshore to the south. This free online South Asia geography quiz tests all 8 countries.

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South Asia Quiz: India's Neighbors

India is bordered by 6 countries: Pakistan (northwest), Afghanistan (northwest corner of Kashmir), China (north, Himalayan border), Nepal (north, Himalayan border), Bhutan (northeast, Himalayan border), Bangladesh (almost entirely surrounded by India), Myanmar (east). Sri Lanka is an island 40 miles off India's southern tip. The Maldives is 700 miles southwest in the Indian Ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are in South Asia? ▾
South Asia's 8 countries are: India (third largest by area in the region), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Afghanistan. Sometimes defined more broadly, South Asia is dominated by the Indian subcontinent — the large landmass that broke from ancient Gondwana and collided with Eurasia to form the Himalayan mountains.
Where is Bangladesh on the map? ▾
Bangladesh is located in the northeastern part of the Indian subcontinent, almost entirely surrounded by India on three sides, with Myanmar to the southeast and the Bay of Bengal to the south. Despite its small size, Bangladesh is one of the world's most populous countries with approximately 170 million people.
What is the Maldives and where is it located? ▾
The Maldives is a South Asian island nation in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It consists of 26 atolls with about 1,000 coral islands. It is the lowest-lying country in the world (average ground level 1.5 meters above sea level) and is severely threatened by rising sea levels.
Is Afghanistan part of South Asia or Central Asia? ▾
Afghanistan is generally classified as part of South Asia by the United Nations and most geographic organizations, though it borders Central Asian countries (Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan) and is culturally linked to both regions. It appears in this South Asia map quiz as per standard geographic classification.