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  The Neighbouring Countries of India: India's neighbouring countries include, *Afghanistan *Bangladesh *Bhutan *China *Myanmar *Nepal *Pakistan *Srilanka *Maldives.                 Seven of these countries share land borders with India: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.                  Sri Lanka and the Maldives have maritime boundaries with India.    A Diverse Tapestry of Cultures and Connections India, a vibrant subcontinent, is not just known for its rich heritage and diversity but also for its geographical and cultural connections with its neighboring countries. With a total of seven nations sharing its borders, India’s relationships with these countries significantly influence its socio-economic and political landscape. In this article, we will explore India’s neighboring countries, shed light on their unique characteristics, and discuss how thes...

 Here are some general knowledge points about football (soccer): Origins: Football has ancient roots, with games involving kicking a ball dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC in China. Modern football evolved in England during the 19th century, with the first set of standardized rules established in 1863. Ancient Roots: China (2nd-3rd Century BC): Games involving kicking a ball were played in China during this period. Greece and Rome: Games with elements of ball-kicking were also present in these ancient civilizations. Medieval Europe: Unorganized and often violent games involving kicking and carrying a ball were popular across Europe. These games often involved entire villages or towns and could be quite chaotic.     19th Century England: Public School Games: Various forms of football were played at English public schools. These games had different rules and varied greatly.   The Football Association (FA): In 1863, the FA was formed ...

Introduction to Southeast Asia History, Geography, and Livelihood by Barbara Watson Andaya  Southeast Asia consists of eleven countries that reach from eastern India to  China , and is generally divided into “mainland” and “island” zones. The mainland ( Myanmar ,  Thailand ,  Laos ,  Cambodia , and  Vietnam ) is actually an extension of the Asian continent. Muslims can be found in all mainland countries, but the most significant populations are in southern Thailand and western Burma (Arakan). The Cham people of central Vietnam and Cambodia are also Muslim. Island or maritime Southeast Asia includes Malaysia , Singapore , Indonesia , the Philippines , Brunei , and the new nation of East Timor (formerly part of Indonesia). Islam is the state religion in Malaysia and Brunei. Although 85 percent of Indonesia’s population of over 234,000,000 are Muslims, a larger number than any other country in the world, Islam is not the offic...