Unique borders in the world
Jan 21, 2022
Borders divide countries, or so we like to believe. Differentiated by human-made markings of flags, checkposts, and guards, the exit and entry points become vividly illustrative. But what if these are just two sides
of the same coin? Intended to be a part of one big happy family by Mother Nature?
The following compilation of country border images will prove that some dividing lines don't divide. They
bring nations together, as distinct pieces of a puzzle, to form a cohesive whole. Don't believe us? Here's
proof.
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Borders exist for the sake of existing. To demarcate the boundaries and for the division, however, not all borders are the same; while some may be boring, the others are breath-taking. What follows is a list of borders between various countries and the amazing stories that they tell.
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PowerPoint PresentationBorders divide countries, or so we like to believe. Differentiated by human-made markings of flags, check-
posts, and guards, the exit and entry points become vividly illustrative. But what if these are just two sides
of the same coin? Intended to be a part of one big happy family by Mother Nature?
The following compilation of country border images will prove that some dividing lines don't divide. They
bring nations together, as distinct pieces of a puzzle, to form a cohesive whole. Don't believe us? Here's
proof.
Overview
Vatican City – Italy
The border is marked by the entry to St. Peter’s
Square. What a stunningly beautiful border, we
must say!
help stop illegal immigration. Regardless, the
border between the two countries is one of the
most traveled in the world and stretches a little
over 3200 km.
border in the world. Pictured above is the
Rainbow Bridge used as a crossing between the
two countries. At times, the only thing that
differentiates the two geographically large
countries is a small clearing through the forest.
Nepal and China
and China making it one of the highest
international borders that exists. It is heavily
debated which country the summit of the world's
tallest mountain lies in, although Google Earth
describes the summit as being located in China.
You may just have to climb the mountain yourself
to find out.
Spain and Morocco
erected a long fence in order to keep illegal
immigrants traveling through Morocco out of the
country.
What is perhaps the quaintest of borders on the
list, the town of Baarle sits just on the line marking
the Netherlands [left] from Belgium [right]. Why
not enjoy a cup of tea in one country and a pastry
in the other?
Located within the de-militarized zone between
the two countries, this is possibly one of the most
heavily guarded borders on the list. In fact, the
two countries are technically still at war, and to
this day American troops are stationed on the
South Korean side.
World
Australia and its three surrounding oceans is
technically still a border. The country is home
to over 10,000 beaches all with stunning
scenery like the shallow cove pictured above.
Norway and Sweden
the two countries of Norway and Sweden makes
for a great path for snowmobilers.
Argentina and Brazil
The Iguazu Falls vary from 60 to 80 meters high
but partially sit along the border of Argentina and
Brazil. As can be seen in the bottom right of the
above picture, there is even a viewing platform
where you can take a closer look at some of the
breathtaking sights. This is definitely a location to
put on your bucket list.
Haiti and The Dominican Republic
There is a saying that reads, “Grass is always
greener on the other side.” Well, if you are from
Haiti, this is quite literally true. Environmental
laws clearly distinguish Haiti and The Dominican
Republic. Haiti, on the left, has limited
deforestation laws, compared to the Dominican
Republic on the right.
border runs from the Line of Control (LoC),
which separates the Indian-controlled Kashmir
from Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. A ceremony
takes place every night, and the flags are lowered
at the only road between the two countries.
Poland and Ukraine
of the cutest borders. It is decorated with fish.
Every year a festival is held at this border called
‘The Land Art Festival.’
Sweden. Until the year 2000, there was no
bridge which meant there was no land border at
all, and it was entirely a maritime boundary.
Costa Rica and Panama
that separates Costa Rica and Panama. The bridge
is also used by pedestrians, cars and trucks.
Germany and the Netherlands
Have you ever wanted to be in two counties at
the same time? This photo below, courtesy of
NPR, shows exactly that. This border exists
inside a building, and there is a German mailbox
on one side and a police officer, and the other
side has a Dutch mailbox and a Dutch police
officer.
three countries share this border, isn’t it amazing?
The world's largest enclave
population of approximately two million.
Zmbia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and
four countries meet at a single point. This so-
called quadripoint (which many argue is only two
tripoints) can be found at the intersection of
Zmbia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Finland and Sweden
Suspended between Finland and Sweden, at the
point where the Baltic Sea gives way to the Gulf of
Bothnia, is a peculiar island. Märket Island (Swedish
for “border marker”) was meant to be split clean
down the middle. But a Finnish lighthouse, erected
on the Swedish side of Märket (when Finland was
controlled by Russia) violated the border. To
correct the mistake, the border across Market
now zigs and zags wildly.
Conclusion
Borders exist for the sake of existing. To demarcate the boundaries and for the division, however, not all
borders are the same; while some may be boring, the others are breath-taking. What follows is a list of
borders between various countries and the amazing stories that they tell.
posts, and guards, the exit and entry points become vividly illustrative. But what if these are just two sides
of the same coin? Intended to be a part of one big happy family by Mother Nature?
The following compilation of country border images will prove that some dividing lines don't divide. They
bring nations together, as distinct pieces of a puzzle, to form a cohesive whole. Don't believe us? Here's
proof.
Overview
Vatican City – Italy
The border is marked by the entry to St. Peter’s
Square. What a stunningly beautiful border, we
must say!
help stop illegal immigration. Regardless, the
border between the two countries is one of the
most traveled in the world and stretches a little
over 3200 km.
border in the world. Pictured above is the
Rainbow Bridge used as a crossing between the
two countries. At times, the only thing that
differentiates the two geographically large
countries is a small clearing through the forest.
Nepal and China
and China making it one of the highest
international borders that exists. It is heavily
debated which country the summit of the world's
tallest mountain lies in, although Google Earth
describes the summit as being located in China.
You may just have to climb the mountain yourself
to find out.
Spain and Morocco
erected a long fence in order to keep illegal
immigrants traveling through Morocco out of the
country.
What is perhaps the quaintest of borders on the
list, the town of Baarle sits just on the line marking
the Netherlands [left] from Belgium [right]. Why
not enjoy a cup of tea in one country and a pastry
in the other?
Located within the de-militarized zone between
the two countries, this is possibly one of the most
heavily guarded borders on the list. In fact, the
two countries are technically still at war, and to
this day American troops are stationed on the
South Korean side.
World
Australia and its three surrounding oceans is
technically still a border. The country is home
to over 10,000 beaches all with stunning
scenery like the shallow cove pictured above.
Norway and Sweden
the two countries of Norway and Sweden makes
for a great path for snowmobilers.
Argentina and Brazil
The Iguazu Falls vary from 60 to 80 meters high
but partially sit along the border of Argentina and
Brazil. As can be seen in the bottom right of the
above picture, there is even a viewing platform
where you can take a closer look at some of the
breathtaking sights. This is definitely a location to
put on your bucket list.
Haiti and The Dominican Republic
There is a saying that reads, “Grass is always
greener on the other side.” Well, if you are from
Haiti, this is quite literally true. Environmental
laws clearly distinguish Haiti and The Dominican
Republic. Haiti, on the left, has limited
deforestation laws, compared to the Dominican
Republic on the right.
border runs from the Line of Control (LoC),
which separates the Indian-controlled Kashmir
from Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. A ceremony
takes place every night, and the flags are lowered
at the only road between the two countries.
Poland and Ukraine
of the cutest borders. It is decorated with fish.
Every year a festival is held at this border called
‘The Land Art Festival.’
Sweden. Until the year 2000, there was no
bridge which meant there was no land border at
all, and it was entirely a maritime boundary.
Costa Rica and Panama
that separates Costa Rica and Panama. The bridge
is also used by pedestrians, cars and trucks.
Germany and the Netherlands
Have you ever wanted to be in two counties at
the same time? This photo below, courtesy of
NPR, shows exactly that. This border exists
inside a building, and there is a German mailbox
on one side and a police officer, and the other
side has a Dutch mailbox and a Dutch police
officer.
three countries share this border, isn’t it amazing?
The world's largest enclave
population of approximately two million.
Zmbia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and
four countries meet at a single point. This so-
called quadripoint (which many argue is only two
tripoints) can be found at the intersection of
Zmbia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana.
Finland and Sweden
Suspended between Finland and Sweden, at the
point where the Baltic Sea gives way to the Gulf of
Bothnia, is a peculiar island. Märket Island (Swedish
for “border marker”) was meant to be split clean
down the middle. But a Finnish lighthouse, erected
on the Swedish side of Märket (when Finland was
controlled by Russia) violated the border. To
correct the mistake, the border across Market
now zigs and zags wildly.
Conclusion
Borders exist for the sake of existing. To demarcate the boundaries and for the division, however, not all
borders are the same; while some may be boring, the others are breath-taking. What follows is a list of
borders between various countries and the amazing stories that they tell.
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