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Explain who a maritime neighbour is with two examples with respect to India.

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A maritime neighbour is a country that is connected to another country by a shared sea or ocean, even without having a direct land border.

The ocean acts as a vital link facilitating trade, cultural exchange, and historical ties between such nations.

Two examples of India's maritime neighbours are:

(1) Sri Lanka, which is separated from India by the Palk Strait at a distance of only about 32 km, making it India's nearest maritime neighbour with deep cultural and historical connections through Buddhism and Hinduism.

(2) The Maldives, an island nation located about 130 km from Minicoy (part of India's Lakshadweep), which shares centuries-old cultural ties shaped by maritime trade and has strong diplomatic relations with India in areas of defence, trade, and disaster relief.

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Explanation

The chapter defines maritime neighbour in the 'DON'T MISS OUT' box on page 2: 'A maritime neighbour is a country connected to another by a shared sea or ocean, even without a direct land border.' Examples given include Sri Lanka (nearest at 32 km across Palk Strait) and Maldives (130 km from Minicoy). Other maritime neighbours mentioned include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Solution Steps

  1. A maritime neighbour is a country connected by shared sea or ocean without a direct land border

  2. The ocean facilitates trade, cultural exchange, and historical ties between nations

  3. Sri Lanka is India's nearest maritime neighbour, located 32 km across the Palk Strait

  4. Maldives is located 130 km from Minicoy in Lakshadweep and shares strong diplomatic relations with India

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