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93 International Borders Around The World
TravelMAY 28, 2015

93 International Borders Around The World

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History (and sometimes, unfortunately, current events) shows us just how easily international borders can change, but we still like to think that they are permanent fixtures. These photos of different country borders around the world show you how both friendly and hostile nations like to fence off their turf.
Borders will often say much about countries' relationships. On the borders between friendly nations, especially those in the European Union's Schengen zone, the separations seem almost non-existent, marked by no more than a line or a road sign. Other borders are delineated by natural markers like rivers, or by man-made markers, like guard posts and demilitarized zones.
Now, if you'd like to know more about the relationships between this world's countries, these amazing pictures on life in the borderland illustrate the different attitudes quite well. So scroll down below for our picks of the unique country borders. Hopefully, you'll learn something new after looking at these interesting pictures!

#1 Residents Of Naco, Arizona And Naco, Mexico Play Volleyball Match Over Fence Between USA And Mexico

People playing volleyball across the International Borders between the US and Mexico, with flags displayed.
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#2 Slovakia, Austria And Hungary

A triangular picnic table marking the International Borders of Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria in a green field.
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#3 Norway And Sweden

A snowmobiler on a snowy path looking down a long, cleared international border between two snow-covered forests.
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#4 Netherlands And Belgium

International Borders of Belgium and Netherlands marked by white crosses on a cobblestone street, running through a cafe and a house.
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#5 Haiti And The Dominican Republic, Distinguished By Their Radically Different Environmental Protection Laws

Aerial view of the International Borders between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, showing a winding dirt road through hills.
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#6 Australia And Everywhere

A calm blue ocean with a gentle wave, representing a natural International Borders.
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#7 Poland And Ukraine

An aerial view of two large fish-shaped crop art installations marking an international border between green fields.
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#8 Zipline Connects Spain And Portugal

A man zip-lines across the Guadiana River, a natural international border between Spain and Portugal, offering unique views around the world.
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#9 USA And Mexico

The heavily fortified international border fence separates the US and Mexico, with a bustling Mexican city on one side.
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#10 Argentina, Brazil And Paraguay

The Triple Frontier, an international border where Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil meet at the confluence of two rivers around the world.
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#11 Macau Drives On The Left Side Of The Road, Mainland China Drives On The Right, So This Is What They Do At The Border

Aerial view of a complex overpass and bridge, part of the international borders infrastructure around the world.
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#12 Bolivia And Brasil

Satellite image showing the stark deforestation along the international borders of Brazil and Bolivia.
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#13 USA And Mexico

An aerial view of the stark international border between the United States and Mexico, dividing desert from urban development.
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#14 Denmark And Sweden

The Øresund Bridge connects Denmark and Sweden across an international border, a marvel of engineering around the world.
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#15 Sweden And Norway

A man jumping over the international borders line on a bridge, with the words Sverige and Norge painted on the road.
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#16 Point Where Borders Of Germany, The Netherlands And Belgium Converge Near City Of Aachen

Two women sitting near a stone monument marking the international borders of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in a forest.
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#17 The Woman At Right Is Standing In The Lithuanian Village Of Norviliskes To Speak With Her Belarusian Relatives Across The Fence On The Border Between Belarus And Lithuania

People standing on opposite sides of a wire fence, with a soldier on a motorcycle between them, symbolizing international borders.
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#18 Usa And Canada

An aerial view of the long, straight cut marking the international borders between the USA and Canada.
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#19 Germany And Czech Republic Showcase Two Different Approaches To Bark Beetle Infestation - Silvicultural Intervention Vs. Intentional Neglect

The international borders between Germany and the Czech Republic, visible as a path through the forest.
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#20 Spain And Portugal

A car on a road approaching a sign for Portugal, marking international borders between Spain and Portugal.
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