25 Powerful Country Borders That Define Our World

Posted by , Updated on March 22, 2024

Recently, given the prevalent discussions in the media about immigration and border control, we took a closer look at some of the world’s most distinctive borders. Where one nation ends and another starts, one can glean several revealing insights into the societies and economies that mold our existence. Although some borders are peaceful and humorous, others are highly secured and can be rather intimidating. What message do these boundaries convey about our societies, humanity, or our overriding existence? You can decide. Here are 25 Amazingly Unique Country Borders that Powerfully Depict Our World.

25

Haiti and Dominican Republic

Thanks to deforestation in Haiti, it is easy to tell which country is which

24

China and Nepal

China and NepalSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

The summit of the highest mountain on Earth marks the border between these two nations.

23

Argentina and Chile

Argentina and ChileSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

A statue of Jesus Christ stands on the border to symbolize peace between the two countries.

22

Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia

Austria, Hungary, and SlovakiaSource: quora, Image: pinterest

This picnic table marks the spot where these three EU countries meet.

21

Spain and Morocco

Spain and MoroccoSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

In the foreground is a golf course in the Spanish exclave of Melilla. It is surrounded by high fences to prevent immigration.

20

North Korea and South Korea

North Korea and South KoreaSource: quora, Image: NASA

This night time satellite photo shows just how underdeveloped North Korea is.

19

United States and Canada

United States and CanadaSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

Here you see the Peace Arch which is one of many sights along the longest border in the world!

18

India and Pakistan

India and PakistanSource: quora, Image: NASA

The orange line separating India and Pakistan in this image is not photoshop. It is actually created by the numerous floodlights illuminating the border!

17

Slovakia and Poland

Slovakia and PolandSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

High up on the summit of Mt. Rysy is a sign that marks the border between these two EU nations

16

United States and Mexico

United States and MexicoSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

On the left is San Diego, California and on the right is Tijuana, Mexico.

15

United Kingdom and Spain

United Kingdom and SpainSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

There is a runway between the two checkpoints of Spain (background) and Gibraltar (foreground).

14

Sweden and Norway

Sweden and NorwaySource: quora, Image: wikipedia

This photo captures the longstanding peace between these two Nordic countries.

13

Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay

Argentina, Brazil, and ParaguaySource: quora, Image: wikipedia

These three nations all connect at point known as the Triple Frontier.

12

Netherlands and Belgium

Netherlands and BelgiumSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

It is easy to see how closely integrated these two countries are.

11

Afghanistan and Pakistan

Afghanistan and PakistanSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

An American soldier patrols the area surrounding the Torkham Gate between the two countries.

10

Vatican City and Italy

Vatican City and ItalySource: quora, Image: wikipedia

The entrance to St. Peter’s Square serves as the border between these two nations.

9

Berlin

BerlinSource: quora, Image: NASA

Our first non-international border (at least not anymore), in this satellite image you can see Berlin’s ongoing struggle for unification. The streetlights in east Berlin still glow orange while in west Berlin they glow white.

8

Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia

Chile, Argentina, and BoliviaSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

Cerro Zapaleri, an extinct volcano, lies on the tripoint between these three nations.

7

Macau and China

Macau and ChinaSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

When crossing between these two nations, the Lótus Bridge switches traffic from left (Macau) to right (China).

6

Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and ZimbabweSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

Formerly considered the only quadripoint (place where 4 nations meet) in the world, the border has been adjusted to create two tripoints.

5

Spain and Portugal

Spain and PortugalSource: quora, Image: pinterest

That’s right, there’s a zipline!

4

Germany and Netherlands

Germany and NetherlandsSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

The Eurode Business Center straddles the border between these two countries. Although it is an amazing symbol of EU solidarity, it still takes mail about 1 week to get from one side of the building to the other.

3

Poland

PolandSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

Like Berlin, here is another depiction of how the past can linger. This is a map of railways in Poland. So what does that have to do with borders you ask? Well, before 1914 western Poland was part of Germany and eastern Poland belonged to Russia and Austria-Hungary. You can still see the border because the rail network was much denser on the German side. It remains that way more than 100 years later.

2

United States and Canada

United States and CanadaSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

The shortest bridge in the world connects a homeowner’s house in Canada with his backyard in the United States. The backyard is called Zavikon Island (in New York).

1

United States and Russia

United States and RussiaSource: quora, Image: wikipedia

Although you probably knew that they were close, you might not have realized how close. Little Diomede Island on the left belongs to Alaska while Big Diomede Island on the right belongs to Russia. You could almost throw a rock between the two countries.