The Atlas Of Unusual Borders

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Discover a world where borders aren't always what they seem. This visually stunning book explores unusual boundaries, enclaves, exclaves, and cities or islands that exist in divided or ambiguous states.

An intriguing look at the world's most curious and complex borders.

Many assume that country borders are simple lines clearly separating one nation from another. However, this book reveals numerous exceptions to this rule, showcasing the strange and fascinating realities of geopolitical boundaries.

From enclaves that require residents to cross foreign land to reach their own country, to tiny territories shared between nations on a seasonal basis, these unusual borders tell stories of political conflict and historical quirks.

Some notable examples include:

• Campione d'Italia, where Italians must travel 15km through Switzerland to reach other Italian territory.
• The Tomb of Suleyman Shah, a small Turkish enclave inside Syria that was relocated closer to Turkey but remains within Syrian borders.
• Pheasant Island, which alternates sovereignty every six months between Spain and France.
• The unique case of Stanstead, Canada, and Beebe Plain, USA, where the border runs down the middle of the main street, placing houses on opposite sides in different countries.

These and many more extraordinary border situations are brought to life in this captivating collection of geographical oddities.

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