Countries That Share Sea Borders With India
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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India shares sea borders with two countries: Sri Lanka and Maldives
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Both are located in the Indian Ocean, making them as India's strategic neighbours
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The maritime boundary with Sri Lanka is defined by several agreements and is important for trade and security
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The Gulf of Mannar between Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka is a biologically diverse region
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The sea border with Maldives is important for regional cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean
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The maritime boundary is defined by a series of agreements, primarily established in 1974 and 1976
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The boundary largely follows the "median line" principle, meaning it is roughly equidistant from each country's coastline
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Trijunction point, where the three countries' maritime zones meet, is particularly important for managing fishing rights and resource allocation in the region
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