10/29/2014

25 Bizarre International Borders

Politics have led to some rather strange sights. 

01. Norway and Sweden
Norway and Sweden

02. Netherlands and Belgium
This rather relaxed border runs through the town of Baarle, essentially splitting the town in two.

This rather relaxed border runs through the town of Baarle, essentially splitting the town in two.
Source: Photo by NASA

This rather relaxed border runs through the town of Baarle, essentially splitting the town in two.
This rather relaxed border runs through the town of Baarle, essentially splitting the town in two. Source: Photo by NASA

03. Former West and East Berlin
When the city was still divided, sodium bulbs were used to light up the streets in East Berlin. Whereas in West Berlin the Allies used mostly halide bulbs. The difference is still apparent today.
When the city was still divided, sodium bulbs were used to light up the streets in East Berlin. Whereas in West Berlin the Allies used mostly halide bulbs. The difference is still apparent today. Source: Chris Hadfield / NASA

04. South and North Korea
At night, North Korea is pitch black.
At night, North Korea is pitch black.

05. United States (Right) and Russia (Left)

The Diomede Islands are on either side of the Russia-US border. Despite being a mere 2.4 miles apart, the Russian island is 21 hours ahead of the American island.
The Diomede Islands are on either side of the Russia-US border. Despite being a mere 2.4 miles apart, the Russian island is 21 hours ahead of the American island.



06. United States (Left) and Mexico (Right)
United States (Left) and Mexico (Right)

United States (Left) and Mexico (Right)
Source: Photo by NASA

United States (Left) and Mexico (Right)
Source: Photo by NASA

07. United States and Canada
At 5,500 miles, this long clearing in the trees marks the US-Canadian border. This vast border runs directly through the small town of Derby Line, cutting several buildings in half.

At 5,500 miles, this long clearing in the trees marks the US-Canadian border. This vast border runs directly through the small town of Derby Line, cutting several buildings in half.
At 5,500 miles, this long clearing in the trees marks the US-Canadian border. This vast border runs directly through the small town of Derby Line, cutting several buildings in half. Source: Photo by NASA

08. Spain and Portugal
Portugal is known for its poor road network.
Portugal is known for its poor road network.
09. India and Pakistan
The bright orange line is the floodlit border zone between the two countries. The entire 1248 mile border is visible from space.
Source: Photo by NASA
The bright orange line is the floodlit border zone between the two countries. The entire 1248 mile border is visible from space.
Source: Photo by NASA

The bright orange line is the floodlit border zone between the two countries. The entire 1248 mile border is visible from space.
The bright orange line is the floodlit border zone between the two countries. The entire 1248 mile border is visible from space. Source: Photo by NASA

10. Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Haiti has practiced little to no control of deforestation, leaving its side of the border barren when compared to the protected rainforests of the Dominican Republi .
Source: Google

Haiti has practiced little to no control of deforestation, leaving its side of the border barren when compared to the protected rainforests of the Dominican Republi .
Haiti has practiced little to no control of deforestation, leaving its side of the border barren when compared to the protected rainforests of the Dominican Republi . Source: Photo by NASA
11. Poland and Ukraine
These two fish, designed by artist Jaroslaw Koziara symbolize the unity and trading between the two countries.
These two fish, designed by artist Jaroslaw Koziara symbolize the unity and trading between the two countries.
12. Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil

13. China and Macau
In China, they drive on the right and in Macau, once a British colony, they drive on the left. This has led to a rather twisted border crossing that accommodates both styles.
In China, they drive on the right and in Macau, once a British colony, they drive on the left. This has led to a rather twisted border crossing that accommodates both styles.

14. Germany and Czech Republic
Germany and Czech Republic

15. Czech Republic, Germany and Poland meet at a forked river
Czech Republic, Germany and Poland meet at a forked river

16. Germany and Poland
The bridge over the Oder river, from Poland to Germany, was blown up by the Red Army in 1945.
The bridge over the Oder river, from Poland to Germany, was blown up by the Red Army in 1945.

17. Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana
The magnificent Mt Roraima marks a triple border divided amongst the three countries.
The magnificent Mt Roraima marks a triple border divided amongst the three countries.
18. Spain and British Gibraltar
Spain and British Gibraltar

19. The Netherlands and Belgium
The Belgian road system is one of the most heavily congested in the world, with traffic from other European countries using it heavily. This has led to some Belgian roads literally being worn to the ground.
The Belgian road system is one of the most heavily congested in the world, with traffic from other European countries using it heavily. This has led to some Belgian roads literally being worn to the ground.

20. Argentina (Left) and Brazil (Right)
The Iguazu Falls act as the border between these two countries.

The Iguazu Falls act as the border between these two countries.
The Iguazu Falls  act as the border between these two countries. Source: Photo by NASA

21. Brazil (Left) and Bolivia|(Right)
This shocking border shows the different levels of rainforest protection in the country.
This shocking border shows the different levels of rainforest protection in the country.

22. Austria and Slovenia
Austria and Slovenia

23. Germany and the Czech Republic
This border shows two rather different approaches to a bark beetle infestation. Germany culled and replanted the tress whereas on the Czech Republic side, the trees were neglected.
This border shows two rather different approaches to a bark beetle infestation. Germany culled and replanted the tress whereas on the Czech Republic side, the trees were neglected. Source: Reddit user Phate18
24. Spain and Morocco
Ceuta is a small Spanish city located on the north coast of North Africa and surrounded by Morocco. A tall wall surrounds the city.
Ceuta is a small Spanish city located on the north coast of North Africa and surrounded by Morocco. A tall wall surrounds the city.

25. India and Pakistan Himalaya Border
India and Pakistan Himalaya Border

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