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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!

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

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

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Slovakia, Austria And Hungary

Slovakia, Austria And Hungary

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Norway And Sweden

Norway And Sweden

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Netherlands And Belgium

Netherlands And Belgium

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Haiti And The Dominican Republic, Distinguished By Their Radically Different Environmental Protection Laws

Haiti And The Dominican Republic, Distinguished By Their Radically Different Environmental Protection Laws

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Australia And Everywhere

Australia And Everywhere

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Poland And Ukraine

Poland And Ukraine

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Zipline Connects Spain And Portugal

Zipline Connects Spain And Portugal

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USA And Mexico

USA And Mexico

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Argentina, Brazil And Paraguay

Argentina, Brazil And Paraguay

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Macau Drives On The Left Side Of The Road, Mainland China Drives On The Right, So This Is What They Do At The Border

Macau Drives On The Left Side Of The Road, Mainland China Drives On The Right, So This Is What They Do At The Border

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Bolivia And Brasil

Bolivia And Brasil

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USA And Mexico

USA And Mexico

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Denmark And Sweden

Denmark And Sweden

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Sweden And Norway

Sweden And Norway

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Point Where Borders Of Germany, The Netherlands And Belgium Converge Near City Of Aachen

Point Where Borders Of Germany, The Netherlands And Belgium Converge Near City Of Aachen

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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

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

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#18

Usa And Canada

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

Germany And Czech Republic Showcase Two Different Approaches To Bark Beetle Infestation - Silvicultural Intervention Vs. Intentional Neglect

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Spain And Portugal

Spain And Portugal

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Egypt And Israel

Egypt And Israel

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German And Poland And Czech

German And Poland And Czech

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#23

North Korea Vs South Korea

North Korea Vs South Korea

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#24

Iguazu Falls (border Between Argentina-brazil)

Iguazu Falls (border Between Argentina-brazil)

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A Golden Trianglw Between Thailand, Myanmar And Laos.

A Golden Trianglw Between Thailand, Myanmar And Laos.

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The Border Between Germany And Poland, On The Beach Of Usedom.

The Border Between Germany And Poland, On The Beach Of Usedom.

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Hadrian's Wall Scotland -england ( Built Because The Romans Were Afraid Of The Scots)

Hadrian's Wall Scotland -england ( Built Because The Romans Were Afraid Of The Scots)

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Austria - Slovenia Alpine Border

Austria - Slovenia Alpine Border

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Asia Vs Europe In Russia

Asia Vs Europe In Russia

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#30

River Prut As Border Between Romania And Republic Of Moldova

River Prut As Border Between Romania And Republic Of Moldova

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Finland–sweden–norway

Finland–sweden–norway

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India And Pakistan Border Visible From Space

India And Pakistan Border Visible From Space

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USA And Canada

USA And Canada

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Russia And Belarus

Russia And Belarus

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#35

Poland-ukraine-slovakia Border On The Top Of A Mountain Krzemieniec

Poland-ukraine-slovakia Border On The Top Of A Mountain Krzemieniec

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#36

Poland (cieszyn) And Czech (Český Těšín)

Poland (cieszyn) And Czech (Český Těšín)

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North Korea And South Korea

North Korea And South Korea

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#38

Canada-us Border, 1000 Islands

Canada-us Border, 1000 Islands

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Chui, Uruguay - Brazil Border

Chui, Uruguay - Brazil Border

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Chile-argentina

Chile-argentina

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#23 Bulgarian-turkish Border

#23 Bulgarian-turkish Border

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#42

Berlin, The Light Bulbs Still Show The East/west Division From Orbit.

Berlin, The Light Bulbs Still Show The East/west Division From Orbit.

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Chui, Uruguay - Brazil Border

Chui, Uruguay - Brazil Border

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#44

Hermann Castle And Ivangorod Castle On The Estonian-russian Border, Formed By The Narva River.

Hermann Castle And Ivangorod Castle On The Estonian-russian Border, Formed By The Narva River.

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#45

Ban Gioc Waterfall At The Border Between Vietnam And China (photo By Dinh Xuan Dai)

Ban Gioc Waterfall At The Border Between Vietnam And China (photo By Dinh Xuan Dai)

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#46

India - Pakistan Border (atari - Wagah)

India - Pakistan Border (atari - Wagah)

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#47

Between France And Germany - Only The Different City Limit Sign Shows The Difference.

Between France And Germany - Only The Different City Limit Sign Shows The Difference.

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#48

The Real Border Between Chile (left) And Argentina (right): Cordillera De Los Andes

The Real Border Between Chile (left) And Argentina (right): Cordillera De Los Andes

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#49

Haskell Public Library, Stanstead, Québec/vermont

Haskell Public Library, Stanstead, Québec/vermont

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#50

Slovakia (left) Vs Ukraine (right)

Slovakia (left) Vs Ukraine (right)

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#51

Eu And Rest Of World (spain And Morocco)

Eu And Rest Of World (spain And Morocco)

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Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) And Poland

Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) And Poland

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# 43 France - Switzerland - Germany (in Basel)

# 43 France - Switzerland - Germany (in Basel)

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#54

Belize Guatemala Border In The Jungle

Belize Guatemala Border In The Jungle

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Hungary (left) And Slovakia (right)

Hungary (left) And Slovakia (right)

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#56

"lago Internacional" Between Mexico And Guatemala

"lago Internacional" Between Mexico And Guatemala

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Wagha Border - India And Pakistan

Wagha Border - India And Pakistan

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#58

Border Between Brazil And Uruguay

Border Between Brazil And Uruguay

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#59

25 Km Bridge Separating Bahrain From Saudi Arabia

25 Km Bridge Separating Bahrain From Saudi Arabia

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Iran Iraq Border - War Lines After 26 Years

Iran Iraq Border - War Lines After 26 Years

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#61

Israel - Palestine Border In Bethlehem

Israel - Palestine Border In Bethlehem

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North And South Cyprus Border. May Peace Be With Us :)

North And South Cyprus Border. May Peace Be With Us :)

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#63

Complex Border Between Belgium And The Netherlands.

Complex Border Between Belgium And The Netherlands.

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Kenya And Tanzania (in The Maasai Mara) Kenya On The Right, Tanzania On The Left.

Kenya And Tanzania (in The Maasai Mara) Kenya On The Right, Tanzania On The Left.

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Border Between Alaska, Usa And Yukon, Canada.

Border Between Alaska, Usa And Yukon, Canada.

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Border Between Luxembourg (left) And Germany (right)

Border Between Luxembourg (left) And Germany (right)

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#67

Slovakia Vs. Poland - Main Ridge Of High Tatras Mountains

Slovakia Vs. Poland - Main Ridge Of High Tatras Mountains

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Italy (the Place, Gorizia) - Slovenia (train Station Nova Gorica)

Italy (the Place, Gorizia) - Slovenia (train Station Nova Gorica)

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Dreiländereck Where Switzerland, Germany And France Meet At The Rhine

Dreiländereck Where Switzerland, Germany And France Meet At The Rhine

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Egypt And Saudi Arabia Red Sea In Between

Egypt And Saudi Arabia Red Sea In Between

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#71

Brazil - Uruguay Border, Two Sister Cities Known As The "border Of Piece" (rivera And Santana)

Brazil - Uruguay Border, Two Sister Cities Known As The "border Of Piece" (rivera And Santana)

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#72

"friendship Bridge" On The Border Of Vietnam (front) And China (back)

"friendship Bridge" On The Border Of Vietnam (front) And China (back)

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Austria Vs. Germany - Inside Purtschellerhutte Mountain Cottage

Austria Vs. Germany - Inside Purtschellerhutte Mountain Cottage

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#74

Ukraine & Slovakia (uzhorod International Airport)

Ukraine & Slovakia (uzhorod International Airport)

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#75

Germany,switzerland And Austria

Germany,switzerland And Austria

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The Box Divides France And Spain In Pirineos

The Box Divides France And Spain In Pirineos

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#77

Nice View In The Border France-spain

Nice View In The Border France-spain

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#78

Cyprus And North Cyprus...why?

Cyprus And North Cyprus...why?

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Russia (left) And Estonia (right)

Russia (left) And Estonia (right)

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Switzerland Vs. Liechtenstein

Switzerland Vs. Liechtenstein

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North Korea And South Korea

North Korea And South Korea

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#82

Border Between France And Italy

Border Between France And Italy

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#83

Syria - Jordan - Israel @ Golan Heights

Syria - Jordan - Israel @ Golan Heights

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#84

Tanzania And Kenya. Standing In Tanzania

Tanzania And Kenya. Standing In Tanzania

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India-bangladesh Border In Sundarbans

India-bangladesh Border In Sundarbans

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Test

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Border

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Thailand - Myanmar - Laos Border. Known As The Golden Triangle.

Thailand - Myanmar - Laos Border. Known As The Golden Triangle.

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#23 United States Of America And Canada

#23 United States Of America And Canada

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Wild Shoes!

Wild Shoes!

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