Unique borders

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An international border defines a country's territory and regulates movement and trade between nations, with some borders boasting unique features like rivers and mountains

The 4,096-km border expresses a complex riverine layout

India-Bangladesh

The border features the iconic 15.9-km-wide Strait of Gibraltar, fostering tourism and trade between Africa and Europe

Morocco-Spain

The border spans 39 km through the rugged Apennine Mountains, showcasing free movement and close ties between the two countries

San Marino-Italy

It converges at this triple point border, spanning 528 km and offering a unique geographical intersection

Slovakia-Austria-Hungary Triple Point

Varied in altitude, the border stretches 1,414 km, traversing from high mountains to low valleys

Nepal-China

Completely surrounded by South Africa, Lesotho's border spans 909 kilometers, creating a unique enclave within the country

Lesotho-South Africa

The longest international border globally, stretches 8,891 km to facilitate close relations and cooperation

US-Canada

They share the oldest continuously unchanged border spanning 1,214 km, reflecting historical stability and cooperation

Spain-Portugal

The heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) spans 248 km, symbolizing a tense divide

North Korea-South Korea DMZ

Featuring Baarle-Hertog and Baarle-Nassau enclaves and exclaves, this border stretches 450 kilometers on complex territorial arrangements

Netherlands-Belgium