List of land borders by date of establishment
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List of land borders by date of establishment is about the historical year in which borders between countries were established.
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[edit] Europe
Belgium-Netherlands
- From Knokke-Heist - Cadzand to Bree - Budel
- 1648 at the peace of Westphalia between the Netherlands and Spain.
- 1830/1839 after the Belgian revolution against the (united) Netherlands.
- From Bree - Weert to Plombières - Vaals
- 1839 at the treaty of London.
Germany-Netherlands
- From Aachen - Vaals to Kleve - Gennep
- 1815 at the Congress of Vienna, between the (united) Netherlands and Prussia (German Confederation).
- From Kranenburg - Groesbeek to Bunde - Nieuweschans
- 1648 at the peace of Westphalia, between the Netherlands and the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation.
Belgium-France
- From De Panne - Bray-Dunes to Poperinge - Godewaersvelde
- 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Spain.
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- From Loker - Bailleul to Comines
- 1713 at the peace of Utrecht, between France and Austria
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- From Menen - Tourcoing to Mons - Maubeuge
- 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Spain.
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- From Binche - Maubeuge to Chimay - Fourmies
- 1678/1679 at the peace of Nijmegen, between France and Spain.
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- Couvin - Rocroi
- 941? Border between France and Germany.
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- From Couvin - Revin to Agimont - Givet
- 1678/1679 at the peace of Nijmegen, between France and the bishopric of Liege.
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
- From Hastière - Givet to Aubange - Longwy
- 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Germany (Spain and the bishopric of Liege).
- 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
Belgium-Luxembourg
- From Aubange - Pétange to Gouvy - Huldange
- 1839 at the treaty of London.
- Burg-Reuland - Leithum
- 1839 at the treaty of London, between Luxembourg and Prussia.
- 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.
Belgium-Germany
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.
France-Luxembourg
- Esch-sur-Alzette - Villerupt
- Middle Ages, between Luxembourg and Bar.
- 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees, between France and Spain.
- 1839 at the treaty of London.
- Dudelange - Thionville
- 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees, between France and Spain.
- 1839 at the treaty of London.
- Schengen - Sierck-les-Bains
- Middle Ages, between Luxembourg and Lorraine.
- 1661 at the treaty of Vincennes, between France and Spain.
- 1839 at the treaty of London.
Germany-Luxembourg
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- 1815 at the treaty of Vienna, between the (united) Netherlands and Prussia (German Confederation).
- 1839 at the treaty of London, between Luxembourg and Prussia (German Confederation).
France-Germany
-
- 17th century/1919 at the treaty of Versailles.
Germany-Switzerland
- Lörrach - Basel
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
- From Rheinfelden to Laufenburg
- 1806 at the Reichsdeputationshauptschluss, between the Confederation of the Rhine (Germany) and the Republic of Helvetia (Switzerland).
- From Waldshut-Tiengen - Döttingen to the Bodensee
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
Austria-Germany
-
- 1871 establishment of the German Empire, border between Austria-Hungary and Germany.
Czech Republic-Germany
- From Volary - Neureichenau to Mariánské Lázně - Mähring
- 843 treaty of Verdun, border between Germany and the Bohemians (Czechs).
- Cheb - Marktredwitz
- 1266 Egerland (Cheb) becomes Bohemian (dispute whether Bohemia was German at that time).
- 1993 Czech Republic becomes independent.
- From Kraslice - Klingenthal to Hrádek nad Nisou - Zittau
- 9th century, Bohemia established, border between Bohemia (Czechs) and the Sorbs.
- 10th century, Germans conquer Sorb territories.
Germany-Poland
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- 1945 Stalin gives Eastern Germany to Poland, border between Soviet occupied Germany and Poland.
Denmark-Germany
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- 1920 after referendum.
France-Switzerland
- Saint-Louis - Basel
- 1501 Basel becomes a member of the Swiss Confederation, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
- Wentzwiller - Oberwil
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
- 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
- Leymen - Hofstetten-Flüh
- 1515 Swiss Solothurn buys Rotberg from the Rotberg family, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
- Lutter - Cholholx
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
- 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
- Lutter - Kleinlützel
- 1527 Swiss Solothurn buys Kleinlützel from the monastery of Kleinlützel, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
- From Blochmont - Ederswiler to Delle - Buix
- 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
- 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
- Montbéliard-Porrentruy
- 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
- From Vaufrey - Porrentruy to Pontarlier - Fleurier
- 1678/1679 at the treaty of Nijmegen, border between France and Germany (bishopric of Basel and Neuchâtel).
- 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
- From Les Fourgs - Sainte-Croix to Les Rousses - Saint-Cergue
- 1536 border between Switzerland and Burgundy.
- 1678/1679 at the treaty of Nijmegen.
- From Gex - Saint-Cergue to Gex - Geneva
- 1536 after Swiss expansion, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1601 after French expansion.
- 1932 borders finally settled.
- Annemasse - Geneva
- 1536 Geneva member of the Swiss Confederation, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
- Douvain - Geneva
- 1569 Chablais returns to Savoy, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
- From Thonon-les-Bains - Monthey to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Martigny
- 15th/16th century, after Swiss expansion, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
France-Italy
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Courmayeur
- 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Susa
- 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
- 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
- Briançon - Cesana Torinese
- 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
- 1349 France buys Dauphiné from the heir, border between France and Germany (Savoy and Saluzzo).
- 1860 after Italian unification.
- Barcelonette - Demonte
- 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
- 1481, Provence inherited by the king of France, border between France and Germany (Savoy and Saluzzo).
- 1860 after Italian unification.
- From Isola - Vinadio to Sospel - Camporosso
- 1860 Italian unification and Nice ceded to France.
- Menton - Ventimiglia
- 1860 Italian unification, border between Italy and Mentone.
- 1861 Mentone annexed by France.
France-Monaco
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- 1848/1861 Revolt in Monaco's hinterland, France annexes rebel territory.
France-Spain
- From Banyuls-sur-Mer - Llanca to Bourg-Madame - Puigcerdà
- 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees.
- Saint-Girons - Rialp
- 985 France doesn't help its province Barcelona versus de Saracens, border between France and Barcelona.
- 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
- From Bagnères-de-Luchon - Vielha to Cauterets - Sallent de Gállego
- 843 at the treaty of Verdun, border between France and Aragon.
- 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
- Urdos - Canfranc
- 843 at the treaty of Verdun, border between France and Aragon. (French possession of Béarn was disputed until 1620).
- 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
- Arette - Isaba
- 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
- 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra.
- Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry - Baztan
- 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra, border between Castile (Spain) and Lower Navarre.
- 1620 France annexes Lower Navarre.
- Cambo-les-Bains - Baztan
- 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
- 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra.
- Hendaye - Irun
- 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
- 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
Andorra-France
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- 985 France doesn't help Barcelona versus the Saracens, border between France and Barcelona.
- 1278 Foix gains co-sovereignty over Andorra next to the bishop of Urgel.
France-UK
Italy-Switzerland
- Aosta - Martigny
- 1477 Swiss ally Valais conquers Martigny, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1860 Italian unification.
- Valtournenche - Zermatt
- 1416 Valais allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
- 1860 Italian unification.
- Domodossola - Brig
- 1st millennium, border between Italy and Burgundy.
- 1416 Valais allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Milan.
- 1860 Italian unification.
- From Domodossola - Locarno to Porlezza - Lugano
- 1512 after Swiss conquest of Milan, border between Switzerland and Milan.
- 1860 Italian unification.
- From Madesimo - Splügen to Livigno - Zernez
- 1st millennium, border between Italy and the Frankish Empire.
- 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Milan.
- 1860 Italian unification.
- Malles - Müstair
- 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and the Habsburg territories.
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
Austria-Italy
- From Nauders - Mals to Lienz - Bruneck
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
- Kötschach - Paluzza
- 1st millennium, border between Italy and Carinthia.
- 1335 Carinthia is inherited by the duke of Austria, border between Austria and Aquileia.
- 1866 Venice conquered by Italy from Austria.
- Villach - Tarvisio
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
Italy-Slovenia
- Tarvisio - Kranjska Gora
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Slovenian declaration of independence.
- From Cave del Predil - Strmec na Predelu to Gorizia - Nova Gorica
- 1947 at the treaty of Paris, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Slovenian declaration of independence.
- Trieste - Postojna
- 1954 Free state Trieste dissolved, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Slovenian declaration of independence.
Italy-San Marino
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- 1st millennium/1631, border between San Marino and Papal States.
- 1860 Italian nationalists conquer the eastern Papal States.
Italy-Vatican City
-
- 1929 Pope is granted independence by Mussolini.
Denmark-Sweden
- Kopenhagen - Malmö
- 2000 Oresund Bridge opened.
Ireland-UK
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- 1921 Independence of Ireland.
Spain-UK
- La Línea de la Concepción - Gibraltar
- 1713 at the treaty of Utrecht, border between Spain and Great Britain (United Kingdom).
Albania-Greece
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- 1913/1914 after Greek withdrawal due to international diplomatic pressure.
Greece-Macedonia
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- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Greece and Serbia.
- 1991 Macedonian independence.
Bulgaria-Greece
- Petrich - Sidirokastro
- 1913 at the treaty of London.
- From Smolyan - Xanthi to Svilengrad - Orestidia
- 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly.
Greece-Turkey
-
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
- 1923 at the treaty of Lausanne.
Portugal-Spain
- From Faro - Huelva to Portalegre - Cáceres
- 12th/13th century, conquered by Portugal, border between Portugal and León/Castile.
- 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.
- From Guarda - Salamanca to Braga - Vigo
- 1139 Portugal becomes independent from León-Castile, border between Portugal and León-Castile.
- 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.
- 1864 Treaty of Lisbon sets border.
Andorra-Spain
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- 1278 Foix gains co-sovereignty over Andorra next to the bishop of Urgel.
- 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.
Austria-Switzerland
- Stuben - Scuol
- 1363 Tyrol becomes Austrian, border between Austria and the bishopric of Chur.
- 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland.
- Schruns - Davos
- 1420 Austria acquires Montafon, border between Austria and Toggenburg.
- 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland.
- Bregenz - St. Gallen
- 15th century, Austria becomes the dominant power on the east bank of the Rhine.
- 1491 Switzerland takes control of the west bank of the Rhine.
Austria-Liechtenstein
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- 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
Austria-Czech Republic
-
- 12th/13th century, region settled by Germans, border between Austria and Bohemia (Czech Republic).
Austria-Slovakia
-
- 976 Babenberger receive the Eastmark from the German king, border between Austria and Hungary.
- 1993 Slovakian independence.
Austria-Hungary
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
Austria-Slovenia
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Austria and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Slovenian independence.
Norway-Sweden
- Halden - Uddevalla
- 1658 at the treaty of Roskilde, border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
- 1905 Norwegian independence.
- From Halden - Mellerud to Hamar - Mora
- 1000?.
- From Engerdal - Idre to Trondheim - Storuman
- 1645 at the treaty of Brömsebro, border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
- 1905 Norwegian independence.
- From Bodø - Storuman to Tromsø - Kiruna
- 16th century, Swedish king decides to use the water flux line between the Atlantic and the Baltic as border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
- 1905 Norwegian independence.
Finland-Sweden
-
- 1809 Peace of Hamina, border between Russia and Sweden.
- 1917 Finnish independence.
Finland-Norway
-
- 1905 Norwegian independence, border between Norway and Russia.
- 1917 Finnish independence.
Finland-Russia
- Nellim - Nikel
- 1946 at the treaty of Paris, border between Finland and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Russia dissolves the Soviet Union.
- Kuusamo - Topozero
- 1917 Finnish independence.
- Kotka - Vyborg
- 1946 at the treaty of Paris, border between Finland and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Russia dissolves the Soviet Union.
Hungary-Slovenia
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Slovenian independence.
Croatia-Slovenia
- Čakovec - Murska Sobota
- 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.
- From Varaždin - Ptuj to Rijeka - Postojna
- 10th century, border between Croatia and Germany.
- 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.
- Pazin - Koper
- 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.
Hungary-Slovakia
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Hungary and Czechoslovakia.
- 1993 Slovakian independence.
Hungary-Ukraine
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Hungary and Czechoslovakia.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
Hungary-Romania
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
Hungary-Serbia
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
Croatia-Hungary
- Osijek - Pécs
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Croatian independence.
- From Našice - Pécs to Varaždin - Nagykanisza
- 10th century.
Czech Republic-Slovakia
- From Breclav - Senica to Frýdek-Místek - Žilina
- 10th century, Bohemia acquires Moravia, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Hungary.
- 1993 Czechoslovakia splits in two.
- Český Těšín - Čadca
- 1298 Bohemia acquires Upper Silesia, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Hungary.
- 1993 Czechoslovakia splits in two.
Poland-Slovakia
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- 10th/11th century, border between Poland and Hungary.
- 1993 Slovakian independence.
Slovakia-Ukraine
-
- 1991 Ukrainian independence, border between Ukraine and Czechoslovakia.
- 1993 Slovakian independence.
Czech Republic-Poland
- From Liberec - Gorlice to Trutnov - Wałbrzych
- 9th century, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Great Moravia.
- 10th century, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Poland.
- 1945 Stalin gives German Silesia to Poland, border between Poland and Czechoslovakia.
- 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.
- Náchod - Kłodzko to Ostrava - Racibórz
- 1945 Stalin gives German Silesia to Poland, border between Poland and Czechoslovakia.
- 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.
- Český Těšín - Cieszyn
- 1919 border between Czechoslovakia and Poland.
- 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.
Poland-Russia
-
- 1945 Stalin divides German East Prussia, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Russian self-determination.
Lithuania-Poland
-
- 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.
Belarus-Poland
-
- 1945 after the annexation of East Poland by Stalin, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Belarussian independence.
Poland-Ukraine
- From Chełm - Kovel to Przemyśl - Sambir
- 1945 after the annexation of East Poland by Stalin, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
- Ustrzyki Dolne - Uzhorod
- 11th century, border between Poland and Hungary.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
Latvia-Lithuania
-
- 1236 Lithuanian state established, border between Lithuania and other Balts.
- 1918 Lithuanian and Latvian independence.
Lithuania-Belarus
-
- 1991 Belarussian and Lithuanian independence.
Lithuania-Russia
- Kybartai - Gusev
- 13th century, border between Lithuania and the Baltic Prussians.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- Tauragė - Sovetsk
- 1923 after Lithuanian annexation, border between Lithuania and Germany.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Estonia-Latvia
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- 1918 Latvian and Estonian independence.
Latvia-Russia
- Rēzekne - Pskov
- 1510, Russian conquest of Pskov, border between Russia and the German Order.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- Rēzekne - Sebez
- 1920 peace between Latvia and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Belarus-Latvia
-
- 1920 peace between Latvia/Poland and the Soviet Union, border between Latvia and the Soviet Union/Poland.
- 1991 Belarussian and Latvian independence.
Estonia-Russia
- Narva - Ivangorod
- 1478 Russian conquest of Novgorod, border between Russia and the German Order.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
- Võru - Pskov
- 1510 Russian conquest of Pskov, border between Russia and the German Order.
- 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Romania-Ukraine
- Sighetu Marmatiel - Chust
- 1919 at the treaty of Versailles, border between Romania and Czechoslovakia/Polish or Ukrainian East Galicia.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
- Suceava - Chernivtsi
- 1940/1944 border between Romania and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
- Brăila - Izmayil
- 1878 Romanian annexation of Dobruja, border between Romania and Russia.
- 1991 Ukrainian independence.
Moldova-Romania
- Bălţi - Iaşi
- 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and Russia.
- 1991 Moldovan independence.
- Cahul - Brăila
- 1878 after Russian annexation, border between Romania and Russia.
- 1991 Moldovan independence.
Bulgaria-Romania
- Varna - Constanţa
- 1878 after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
- From Silistra - Feteşti to Vidin - Calafat
- 1185 Bulgarian independence, border between Bulgaria and the Cumans.
- 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and the Ottoman Empire.
- 1878 Bulgarian independence.
Romania-Serbia
- Drobeta-Turnu Severin - Negotin
- 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
- 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and Ottoman Empire.
- 1878 Serbian independence.
- Anina - Bor
- 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
- Timişoara - Belgrade
- 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
Bulgaria-Turkey
- Burgas - Kırklareli
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
- Elhovo - Edirne
- 1885 after the East Rumelian revolution, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
- Svilengrad - Edirne
- 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
Bulgaria-Macedonia
- Petric - Strumica
- 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
- 1991 Macedonian independence.
- Blagoevgrad - Kočani
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and Serbia.
- 1991 Macedonian independence.
- Kyustendil - Skopje
- 1878 Bulgarian independence, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
- 1991 Macedonian independence.
Bulgaria-Serbia
- Sofia - Pirot
- 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
- Vidin - Zaječar
- 1878 Bulgarian and Serbian independence.
Norway-Russia
-
- 1826 borders fixed between Russia and Norway, border between Russia and Sweden-Norway.
- 1905 Norwegian independence.
Liechtenstein-Switzerland
- Vaduz - Igis
- 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
- 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
- Vaduz - Mels
- 1436 Inhabitants of Sargans become citizens of Swiss Zürich, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
- 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
- Vaduz - Buchs
- 1485 Swiss Luzern buys Werdenberg, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
- 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
- Bendern - Salez
- 1458 Lords of Sax-Forstegg ally with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
- 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
Croatia-Serbia
- Osijek - Apatin
- 1995 Dayton agreement, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
- Vukovar - Bačka Palanka
- 925 Croatia conquers Slavonia, border between Croatia and Hungary.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
- Vukovar - Sremska Mitrovica
- 1995 Dayton agreement, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
Bosnia and Hercegovina-Croatia
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- 1995 Dayton Agreement.
Croatia-Montenegro
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- 1991 Croatian independence, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Montenegrin independence.
Bosnia and Hercegovina-Serbia
- Zvornik - Loznica
- 13th century, after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Bosnia.
- 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
- Sarajevo - Priboj
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Serbia and Austria-Hungary.
- 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
Bosnia and Hercegovina-Montenegro
- Sarajevo - Pljevlja
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
- 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Montenegrin independence.
- Sarajevo - Nikšić
- 1878 at the treaty of Berlin, border between Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
- 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Montenegrin independence.
- Trebinje - Herceg Novi
- 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Montenegrin independence.
Macedonia-Serbia
-
- 1991 Macedonian independence, border between Macedonia and Yugoslavia.
- 2006 Serbian self-determination.
Albania-Serbia
-
- 1913 at the treaty of London.
Montenegro-Serbia
-
- 1913 at the treaty of London.
Albania-Montenegro
- Shkodër - Berane
- 1913 at the treaty of London.
- From Shkodër - Podgorica to Shkodër - Ulcinj
- 1878 at the treaty of Berlin, border between Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire.
- 1913 at the treaty of London.
Albania-Macedonia
-
- 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Albania and Serbia.
- 1991 Macedonian independence.
Moldova-Ukraine
-
- 1991 Moldovan and Ukrainian independence.
Belarussia-Ukraine
-
- 1991 Belarussian and Ukrainian independence.
Russia-Ukraine
-
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
Belarus-Russia
- From Polatsk - Velikiye Luki to Mahilyow - Klincy
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
- Gomel - Klincy
- 1667 at the treaty of Andrusovo, border between Russia and Poland-Lithuania.
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
Azerbaijan-Russia
-
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
Georgia-Russia
- From Tblisi - Makhachkala to Kutaisi - Vladikavkaz
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
- Kutaisi - Nalchik
- 1001, Georgia acquires Abkhazia, border between Georgia and Alania.
- 1557 Russia conquers Kabardino-Balkaria, border between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
- Sukhumi - Cherkessk
- 1001, Georgia acquires Abkhazia, border between Georgia and Alania.
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
- Sukhumi - Sochi
- 15th century, border between Georgia and the Ubykhs.
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
Azerbaijan-Georgia
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- 1991 Azerbaijani and Georgian independence.
[edit] Asia
Georgia-Turkey
-
- 1921 at the treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Georgian independence.
Armenia-Turkey
-
- 1921 at the treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Armenian independence.
Azerbaijan-Turkey
-
- 1921 at the treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Azerbaijani independence.
Iran-Turkey
-
- 16th century, border between Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
Iraq-Turkey
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- 1923 at the treaty of Lausanne, border between Turkey and the British League of Nations mandate of Iraq.
- 1932 Iraqi independence.
Syria-Turkey
- From Nusaybin - Cizre to Aleppo - Gaziantep
- 1923 at the treaty of Lausanne, border between Turkey and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria.
- 1944 Syrian independence.
- Aleppo - Antakya
- 1939 after referendum, border between Turkey and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria.
- 1944 Syrian independence.
North Korea-Russia
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- 1858 at the treaty of Aigun, border between Russia and China.
- 1948 Creation of North Korea, border between North Korea and the Soviet Union.
- 1991 Russian self-determination.
China-Russia
- From Mudanjiang - Vladivostok to Mohe - Never
- 1858 at the treaty of Aigun.
- Manzouli - Krasnokamensk
- 1689 at the treaty of Nerchinsk.
- Altay - Gorno-Altaysk
- 1755, China acquires the Ili-basin, border between China and the Altays.
- 1758, Russia acquires part of the Altay territory.
Mongolia-Russia
- From Choibalsan - Krasnokamensk to Mörön - Tulun
- 1727 at the treaty of Kyakhta, border between Russia and China.
- 1911 Mongolian independence.
- From Mörön - Kyzyl to Ulaangom - Kyzyl
- 1912/1944 Russia annexes Tuva.
- Ölgij - Gorno-Altaysk
- 1758, Russia acquires part of the Altay territory, border between China and Russia.
- 1911 Mongolian independence.
Kazakhstan-Russia
-
- 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
China-Kazakhstan
-
- 1881 at the treaty of Saint Petersburg, border between China and Russia.
- 1991 Kazakhstani independence.
Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan
-
- 1991 Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani independence.
Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan
-
- 1991 Kazakhstani and Uzbekistani independence.
Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan
-
- 1991 Kazakhstani and Turkmenistani independence.
China-Kyrgyzstan
-
- 1881 At the Treaty of Saint-Petersburg, border between China and Russia
- 1991 Kyrgyzstani independence
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan
-
- 1991 Kyrgyzstani and Tajikistani independence
Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan
-
- 1991 Kyrgyzstani and Uzbekistani independence
China-Tajikistan
-
- 1757 China conquers Sinkiang, border between Bukhara and China
- 1991 Tajikistani independence
Afghanistan-Tajikistan
-
- 1885 After Russian conquest of Panjdeh, border between Afghanistan and Russia
- 1991 Tajikistani independence
Tajikistan-Uzbekistan
-
- 1991 Tajikistani and Uzbekistani independence
Afghanistan-Uzbekistan
-
- 1885 After Russian conquest, border between Afghanistan and Russia
- 1991 Uzbekistani independence
Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan
-
- 1991 Turkmenstani and Uzbekistani independence
Afghanistan-Turkmenistan
-
- 1885 After Russian conquest, border between Afghanistan and Russia
- 1991 Turkmenistani independence
Iran-Turkmenistan
-
- 1885 After Russian conquest of Merv, border between Iran and Russia
- 1991 Turkmenistani independence
Azerbaijan-Iran
- Lankaran - Ardabil
- 1828 at the treaty of Turkmenchay, border between Russia and Persia (Iran).
- 1991 Azerbaijani independence.
- Stepanakert - Tabriz
- 1813 at the treaty of Gulistan, border between Russia and Persia (Iran).
- 1991 Azerbaijani independence.
- Nakhchivan - Tabriz
- 1828 at the treaty of Turkmenchay, border between Russia and Persia (Iran).
- 1991 Azerbaijani independence.
Armenia-Azerbaijan
-
- 1991 Armenian and Azerbaijani independence.
Armenia-Georgia
-
- 1991 Armenian and Georgian independence.
North Korea-South Korea
-
- 1953 after cease fire.
China-North Korea
-
- 1895/1910 after Japanese conquest, border between China and Japan.
- 1945/1948 North Korean independence.
China-Mongolia
-
- 1911 Mongolian independence.
Afghanistan-China
-
- 18th century
China-Pakistan
-
- 1963 Trans-Karakoram Treaty
China-India
- Shahidulla Mazar-Leh
- 1984 After Indian offensive against Pakistan on Siachen Glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level, disputed
- Gartog-Leh
- 1962 Disputed, cease fire
- Gartog-Shimla
- 1724 China conquers Tibet from the Dzungars, border between China and the Mughal Empire
- 1947 Indian independence, border between India and Tibet
- 1951 Conquest of Tibet by China
- Khampa Dsong-Gangtok
- Lhasa-Tinsukia
- 1947 Indian independence, border between India and Tibet
- 1951 Conquest of Tibet by China
China-Nepal
Bhutan-China
-
- 1616 Bhutan becomes independent from Tibet, border between Bhutan and Tibet
- 1724 China conquers Tibet from the Dzungars
Burma-China
- Myitkyina-Dsayul
- Myitkyina-Baoshan
- 109 BC, China conquers the Dian kingdom, border between China and the Mon people
- 11th century, Pagan establishes Burma, border between Burma and Dali
- 1555 Burma conquers Upper Burma
- 1769 Last Chinese invasion
- From Lashio-Baoshan to Kengtung-Simao
- 109 BC, China conquers the Dian Kingdom, border between China and the Mon people
- 1557 Burma conquers the Shan States
- 1769 Last Chinese invasion
China-Laos
-
- 109 BC, China conquers the Dian Kingdom, border between China and the Mon people
- 1353 Establishment of the kingdom of Lan Xang, border between Lan Xang (Laos) and the Mongolian Empire
- 1381 Ming China conquers Yunnan from Yuan (Mongolian) loyalists
China-Vietnam
- Malipo-Hanoi
- 1st millenium BC?, border between Văn Lang (Vietnam) and the Dian Kingdom
- 938, Vietnam becomes independent from China
- Nanning-Hanoi
- 1st millennium BC?, border of Văn Lang (Vietnam)
- 214 BC, China conquers Guangxi
Laos-Vietnam
- Phong Saly-Lai Châu
- 1st millennium BC, border between Văn Lang (Vietnam) and the Mon people
- 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos)
- Luang Prabang-Hanoi
- 938 Vietnamese independence from China, border between Vietnam and the Tai
- 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos)
- Vientiane-Xa-doai
- 938 Vietnamese independence from China, border between Vietnam and the Khmer Empire
- 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos)
- Chamrap-Ða Nang
Cambodia-Vietnam
-
- 1953 Cambodia becomes independent from France, border between Cambodia and France
- 1975 North Vietnam conquers South Vietnam
Laos-Burma
-
- 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos), border between Lan Xang and the Shan states
- 1557 Burma conquers the Shan States
Laos-Thailand
- Luang Prabang-Chiang Mai
- 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos), border between Lan Xang (Laos) and Lanna
- 1774 Lanna is conquered by Thailand, border between Thailand and Luang Prabang
- 1954 Laos becomes independent from France
- Vientiane-Nakhon Ratchasima
- 1893 France conquers Vientiane from Thailand, border between Thailand and France
- 1954 Laos becomes independent from France
Cambodia-Laos
-
- 1353 Lan Xang (Laos) becomes independent from the Khmer Empire (Cambodia)
Cambodia-Thailand
- Phnom Penh-Udon Thani
- 1353 Lan Xang (Laos) becomes independent from the Khmer Empire (Cambodia), Border between the Khmer Empire and Lan Xang
- 15th or 16th century, Ayutthaya Kingdom (Thailand) conquers western Lan Xang
- Phnom Penh-Bangkok
- 14th/15th century, Ayutthaya Kingdom (Thailand) conquers the western part of the Khmer Empire (Cambodia)
Burma-Thailand
- Kengtung-Chang Mai
- 1557 Pagan (Burma) conquers the Shan states, border between Burma and Chiang Mai
- 1774 Thailand conquers Chiang Mai from Burma
- Rangoon-Chang Mai
- 1530s or 1540s, Burma is established out of several small states, border between Burma and Chiang Mai
- 1774 Thailand conquers Chiang Mai from Burma
- Tavoy-Bangkok
- 1057 Thaton is conquered by Pagan (Burma), border between Pagan (Burma) and the Khmer Empire
- 16th-18th century, Burma conquers the Mon kingdoms
Malaysia-Thailand
-
- 1909 Treaty of Bangkok, border between Thailand and the British Empire
- 1963 Establishment of Malaysia
Malaysia-Singapore
-
- 1965 Singapore becomes independent from Malaysia (land connection via causeways)
Indonesia-Malaysia
-
- 1949 Indonesia becomes independent from the Netherlands, border between Indonesia and the United Kingdom
- 1963 Establishment of Malaysia
Brunei-Malaysia
-
- 1963 Establishment of Malaysia, border between the British protectorate of Brunei and Malaysia
- 1984 End of the British protectorate
East Timor-Indonesia
-
- 1949 Indonesia becomes independent from the Netherlands, border between Indonesia and Portugal
- 2002 East Timor becomes independent from Indonesia
Burma-India
-
- 1826 Treaty of Yandabo, Border between Burma and the United Kingdom
- 1947 Indian independence, border between India and the United Kingdom
- 1948 Burmese independence
Bangladesh-Burma
- Chittagong-Mandalay
- 1558 Burma conquers Manipur, border between Burma and Arakan
- 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan
- Chittagong-Sittwe
- 1784 Burma conquers Arakan, border between Burma and Great Britain
- 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan
Bangladesh-India
-
- 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom, border between India and Pakistan
- 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan
Bhutan-India
-
- 1616 Bhutan becomes independent from Tibet, border between Bhutan and the Kamata Kingdom
- 1947 Indian independence
India-Nepal
- Siliguri-Kathmandu
- 1923 The British Empire recognizes the independence of Nepal, border between Nepal and the British Empire
- 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
- Patna-Kathmandu
- 1768 The king of Gorkha unites all Nepalese kingdoms into one, border between Nepal and Great Britain
- 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
- Gorakhpur-Kathmandu
- 1768 The king of Gorkha unites all Nepalese kingdoms into one, border between Nepal and the Mughal Empire
- 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
- Delhi-Kathmandu
- 1923 The British Empire recognizes the independence of Nepal, border between Nepal and the British Empire
- 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
India-Pakistan
- Siachen Glacier
- 1984 After Indian offensive on a glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level
- From Srinagar-Skardu to Ahmedabad-Karachi
- 1947 Independence of India and Pakistan from the United Kingdom and cease fire line of the war between India and Pakistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan
-
- 1919 Afghanistan becomes independent from the British Empire, border between Afghanistan and the British Empire
- 1947 Pakistan becomes independent from the United Kingdom
Iran-Pakistan
-
- 1872 Border agreement between Persia (Iran) and the British Empire
- 1947 Pakistan becomes independent from the United Kingdom
Afghanistan-Iran
-
- 1857 Great Britain establishes the border between Persia (Iran) and Afghanistan after the Iranian defeat during the Anglo-Persian War
Iran-Iraq
-
- 16th century, border between Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman Empire
- 1932 Iraqi independence
Iraq-Syria
-
- 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria
- 1944 Syrian independence
Iraq-Jordan
-
- 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1946 Jordanian independence
Iraq-Saudi Arabia
- Baghdad-Al-Jawf
- Nasiriyah-Ar Riyad
- 1975/1991 The Saudi-Iraqi neutral zone is split in two parts
Iraq-Kuwait
-
- 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the British protectorate of Kuwait
- 1961 Kuwaiti independence
Kuwait-Saudi Arabia
- Al-Kuwayt-Al-Hafar al-Batin
- Al-Kuwayt-Damman
- 1970 The Saudi-Kuwaiti neutral zone is split in two parts
Saudi Arabia-Qatar
-
- 2009 Signed at the UN headquarters
Saudi Arabia-United Arab Emirates
-
- 1974 Treaty of Jeddah, disputed
Oman-Saudi Arabia
-
- 1990 Border agreement
Saudi Arabia-Yemen
- Ar Riyad-Al-Mukalla
- Jizan-San'a
- 1934 Treaty of Taif, border between Saudi Arabia and (North) Yemen
Jordan-Saudi Arabia
Oman-United Arab Emirates
- Khasab-Dubai
- 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
- Shinas-Dubai
- 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
- Al Buraymi-Abu Zabi
- 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
- 1999 Border dispute on Al-Buraymi resolved
Oman-Yemen
-
- 1971 Omani independence, border between Oman and South Yemen
- 1990 North Yemen conquers South Yemen
- 1992 Border dispute between Oman and Yemen settled about Habarut
Jordan-Syria
-
- 1944 Syrian independence, border between Syria and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1946 Jordanian independence
Israel-Jordan
- Hefa-Irbid
- 1047 BC, border between Israel and Aram Damascus
- 1946 Jordanian independence, border between Jordan and the British United Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1948 Israeli independence
- From Beersheba-Ma'an to Eilat-Al-'Aqabah
- 1946 Jordanian independence, border between Jordan and the British United Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1948 Israeli independence
Jordan-Palestinian Territories
-
- 1967 Israel conquers the West Bank, border between Jordan and Israel
Israel-Syria
-
- 1944 Syrian independence, border between Syria and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1948 Israeli independence
Lebanon-Syria
-
- 1941/1943 Lebanese independence, border between Lebanon and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria
- 1944 Syrian independence
Lebanon-Israel
-
- 1941/1943 Lebanese independence, border between Lebanon and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
- 1948 Israeli independence
Israel-Palestinian Territories
- From Nazareth-Jenin to Beersheba-Hebron
- 1948 Cease fire line in the war between Israel and the Arabs, border between Israel and Jordan
- Beersheba-Gaza
- 1948 Cease fire line in the war between Israel and the Arabs, border between Israel and Egypt
- 2005 Israel evacuates the Gaza Strip
Egypt-Israel
-
- 1841 The United Kingdom forces Egypt to retreat from the Levant, border between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
- 1948 Israeli independence
Egypt-Palestinian Territories
-
- 1841 The United Kingdom forces Egypt to retreat from the Levant, border between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
- 2005 Israel evacuates the Gaza Strip
[edit] Oceania
Indonesia-Papua New Guinea
-
- 1969 The Netherlands cedes Papua to Indonesia, border between Indonesia and Australia
- 1975 Papua New Guinea becomes independent from Australia
[edit] Africa
Morocco-Spain
Egypt-Libya
-
- 1922 Egyptian independence, border between Egypt and Italy
- 1951 Libyan independence
Egypt-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt
Libya-Sudan
-
- 1951 Libyan independence, border between Libya and the United Kingdom
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt
Chad-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and France
- 1960 Chad becomes independent
Central African Republic-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and France
- 1960 The Central African Republic becomes independent
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Belgium
- 1960 Congolese independence
Sudan-Uganda
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and the United Kingdom
- 1962 Uganda becomes independent
Kenya-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and the United Kingdom
- 1963 Kenya becomes independent
Ethiopia-Sudan
-
- 1902 Border between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the United Kingdom established
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Ethiopia
Eritrea-Sudan
-
- 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Ethiopia
- 1991 Eritrean independence
Eritrea-Ethiopia
-
- 1900/1902/1908 Border established between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Italy
- 1991 Eritrean independence
Djibouti-Eritrea
-
- 1977 Djibouti becomes independent, border between Djibouti and Ethiopia
- 1991 Eritrean independence
Djibouti-Ethiopia
-
- 1897 Border established between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and France
- 1977 Djibouti becomes independent
Djibouti-Somalia
-
- 1960 Somalian independence, border between Somalia and France
- 1977 Djibouti becomes independent
Ethiopia-Somalia
- Harar-Hargeysa
- 1897 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, border between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the British Empire
- 1960 Somalian independence
- Adis Abeba-Muqdisho
- 1897 Border agreement between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Italy
- 1960 Somalian independence
Kenya-Somalia
-
- 1960 Somalian independence, border between Somalia and the United Kingdom
- 1963 Kenya becomes independent
Ethiopia-Kenya
-
- 1907 Border agreement between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the British Empire
- 1963 Kenya becomes independent
Kenya-Uganda
-
- 1962 Uganda becomes independent, border between Uganda and the United Kingdom
- 1963 Kenya becomes independent
Kenya-Tanzania
-
- 1963 Kenya becomes independent, border between Kenya and Tanganyika
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Uganda
-
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and the United Kingdom
- 1962 Uganda becomes independent
Rwanda-Uganda
-
- 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Rwanda, border of Rwanda
- 1962 Independence of Rwanda and Uganda
Tanzania-Uganda
-
- 1962 Uganda becomes independent, border between Uganda and Tanganyika
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Rwanda
-
- 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Rwanda, border of Rwanda
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Belgium
- 1962 Rwanda becomes independent
Burundi-Rwanda
-
- 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Burundi and Rwanda
- 1962 Burundi and Rwanda become independent from Belgium
Rwanda-Tanzania
-
- 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Rwanda, border of Rwanda
- 1962 Rwanda becomes independent, border between Rwanda and Tanganyika
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar
Burundi-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-
- 16th century, Establishment of Burundi, border of Burundi
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Belgium
- 1962 Burundi becomes independent
Burundi-Tanzania
-
- 16th century, Establishment of Burundi, border of Burundi
- 1962 Burundi becomes independent, border between Burundi and Tanganyika
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar
Tanzania-Zambia
-
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar and the independence of Zambia
Malawi-Tanzania
-
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar and the independence of Malawi
Mozambique-Tanzania
-
- 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, border between Tanzania and Portugal
- Mozambique becomes independent
Malawi-Zambia
-
- 1964 Malawi and Zambia becomes independent
Malawi-Mozambique
-
- 1964 Malawi becomes independent, border between Malawi and Portugal
Mozambique-Zambia
-
- 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and Portugal
- 1975 Mozambique becomes independent
Mozambique-Zimbabwe
-
- 1975 Mozambique becomes independent, border between Mozambique and Rhodesia
- 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent
Mozambique-South Africa
-
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and Portugal
- 1975 Mozambique becomes independent
Mozambique-Swaziland
-
- 1830s, Swaziland is moved up north in order to reduce the pressure from the Zulus, border between Swaziland and Portugal
- 1975 Mozambique becomes independent
South Africa-Swaziland
-
- 1830s, Swaziland is moved up north in order to reduce the pressure from the Zulus, border of Swaziland
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1968 Swaziland becomes independent
Lesotho-South Africa
- Maseru-Pietermaritzburg
- 1822 Establishment of Basutoland (Lesotho), border between Basutoland and the Zulu Kingdom
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Lesotho becomes independent
- Maseru-East London
- 1822 Establishment of Basutoland (Lesotho), border between Basutoland and the Xhosa
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Lesotho becomes independent
- Maseru-Bloemfontein
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Lesotho becomes independent
South Africa-Zimbabwe
-
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent
Botswana-South Africa
-
- 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Botswana becomes independent
Namibia-South Africa
-
- 1990 Namibia becomes independent from South Africa
Botswana-Namibia
-
- 1966 Botswana becomes independent, border between Botswana and South Africa
- 1990 Namibia becomes independent
Namibia-Zambia
-
- 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and South Africa
- 1990 Namibia becomes independent
Angola-Namibia
-
- 1975 Angola becomes independent, border between Angola and South Africa
- 1990 Namibia becomes independent
Botswana-Zimbabwe
-
- 1966 Botswana becomes independent, border between Botswana and Rhodesia
- 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent
Zambia-Zimbabwe
-
- 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and the United Kingdom
- 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Zambia
-
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and the United Kingdom
- 1964 Zambia becomes independent
Angola-Zambia
-
- 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and Portugal
- 1975 Angola becomes independent
Angola-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Portugal
- 1975 Angola becomes independent
Angola-Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Brazzaville (RC) and Portugal
- 1975 Angola becomes independent
Central African Republic-Democratic Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Central African and Congolese independence
Democratic Republic of the Congo-Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Independence for both Congo's, both named Republic of the Congo at the time
Central African Republic-Chad
-
- 1960 Independence for the Central African Republic and Chad
Cameroon-Central African Republic
-
- 1960 Independence for Cameroon and the Central African Republic
Central African Republic-Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Central African and Congolese independence
Cameroon-Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville (RC)
Gabon-Republic of the Congo
-
- 1960 Independence for Gabon and Congo-Brazzaville (RC)
Cameroon-Gabon
-
- 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Gabon
Equatorial Guinea-Gabon
-
- 1960 Gabon becomes independent, border between Gabon and Spain
- 1968 Equatorial Guinea becomes independent
Cameroon-Equatorial Guinea
-
- 1960 Cameroon becomes independent, border between Cameroon and Spain
- 1968 Equatorial Guinea becomes independent
Cameroon-Chad
-
- 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Chad
Cameroon-Nigeria
- Garoua-Maiduguri
- 1960 Cameroon becomes independent, border between Cameroon and the British United Nations mandate of Cameroons
- 1961 Northern Cameroons votes to become part of Nigeria
- Bamenda-Yola
- 1961 After a referendum it is decided that Northern Cameroons becomes part of Nigeria and Southern Cameroons part of Cameroon
- Douala-Calabar
- 1960 Nigerian independence, border between Nigeria and the British United Nations mandate of Cameroons
- 1961 Southern Cameroons votes to become part of Cameroon
Chad-Nigeria
-
- 1980s, Lake Chad nearly dried up, border of Chad and Nigeria becomes a land border
Niger-Nigeria
-
- 1960 Independence for Niger and Nigeria
Benin-Nigeria
-
- 1960 Independence for Benin and Nigeria
Benin-Niger
-
- 1960 Independence for Benin and Niger
Benin-Burkina Faso
-
- 1960 Independence for Benin and Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso-Togo
-
- 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Togo
Burkina Faso-Ghana
-
- 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and France
- 1960 Togo becomes independent
Burkina Faso-Côte d'Ivoire
-
- 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire
Burkina Faso-Mali
-
- 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Mali
Burkina Faso-Niger
-
- 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Niger
Ghana-Togo
-
- 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and the French United Nations mandate of Togoland
- 1960 Togo becomes independent
Ghana-Côte d'Ivoire
-
- 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and France
- 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent
Côte d'Ivoire-Mali
-
- 1960 Independence for Côte d'Ivoire and Mali
Côte d'Ivoire-Guinea
-
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
- 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent
Côte d'Ivoire-Liberia
- San Pédro-Harper
- 1857 The Republic of Maryland joins Liberia, border of Liberia
- 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent
- Man-Zwedru
- 1892 Border agreement between Liberia and France
- 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent
Guinea-Liberia
-
- 1892 Border agreement between Liberia and France
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent
Liberia-Sierra Leone
- Robertsport-Freetown
- 1847 Liberia becomes independent from the United States, border of Liberia
- 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent
- Voinjama-Koidu
- 1885 Border agreement between Liberia and the British Empire
- 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent
Guinea-Sierra Leone
-
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and the United Kingdom
- 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent
Guinea-Mali
-
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
- 1960 Mali becomes independent
Guinea-Senegal
-
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
- 1960 Senegal becomes independent
Guinea-Guinea-Bissau
-
- 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and Portugal
- 1973/1974 Guinea-Bissau becomes independent
Guinea-Bissau-Senegal
-
- 1960 Senegal becomes independent, border between Senegal and Portugal
- 1973/1974 Guinea-Bissau becomes independent
The Gambia-Senegal
-
- 1960 Senegal becomes independent, border between Senegal and the United Kingdom
- 1965 The Gambia becomes independent
Mali-Senegal
-
- 1960 Independence for Mali and Senegal
Mauritania-Senegal
-
- 1960 Independence for Mauritania and Senegal
Mali-Mauritania
-
- 1960 Independence for Mali and Mauritania
Algeria-Mauritania
-
- 1960 Mauritania becomes independent, border between Mauritania and France
- 1962 Algeria becomes independent
Mauritania-Western Sahara
-
- 1960 Mauritania becomes independent, border between Mauritania and Spain
- 1975 Western Sahara becomes independent and is mostly occupied by Morocco
Mali-Niger
-
- 1960 Independence for Mali and Niger
Algeria-Mali
-
- 1960 Mali becomes independent, border between Mali and France
- 1962 Algeria becomes independent
Chad-Niger
-
- 1960 Independence for Chad and Niger
Libya-Niger
-
- 1951 Libyan independence, border between Libya and France
- 1960 Niger becomes independent
Algeria-Niger
-
- 1960 Niger becomes independent, border between Niger and France
- 1962 Algeria becomes independent
Chad-Libya
-
- 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
- 1960 Chad becomes independent
Algeria-Libya
-
- 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
- 1962 Algeria becomes independent
Libya-Tunisia
-
- 1321 Tripolitania becomes independent from Tunis (Tunisia), border between Tripolitania and Tunis
- 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
- 1956 Tunisia becomes independent
Algeria-Tunisia
-
- 1529 Tunis (Tunisia) loses Constantine to the Ottoman Empire, border between Tunis and the Ottoman Empire
- 1710 Algiers (Algeria) becomes independent
Algeria-Western Sahara
-
- 1962 Algeria becomes independent, border between Algeria and Spain
- 1975 Western Sahara becomes independent and is mostly occupied by Morocco
Algeria-Morocco
- Tlemcen-Oujda
- 1554 Morocco is established after a merger of small states, border between Morocco and the Ottoman Empire
- 1710 Algiers (Algeria) becomes independent
- Béchar-Casablanca
- 1844 Border between France and Morocco established after a war
- 1962 Algerian independence, border is disputed
Morocco-Western Sahara
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- 1884 Berlin Conference, Spain gains Western Sahara and subsequently occupies the territory, border between Morocco and Spain
[edit] North America
France-Netherlands
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- 1648 France and the Netherlands divide Saint Martin.
Dominican Republic-Haiti
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- 1804 Haiti becomes independent from France, border between Haiti and France
- 1821/1844 The Dominican Republic becomes independent from Haiti
Costa-Rica-Panama
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- 1838 Costa Rica becomes independent, border between Colombia and Costa Rica
- 1903 Panama becomes independent
Costa Rica-Nicaragua
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- 1838 Costa Rica and Nicaragua become independent
Honduras-Nicaragua
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- 1838 Nicaragua becomes independent from the Federal Republic of Central America, border between Nicaragua and the Federal Republic of Central America
- 1839 Honduras becomes independent
El Salvador-Honduras
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- 1839 Honduras becomes independent from the Federal Republic of Central America, border between Honduras and the Federal Republic of Central America
- 1840 El Salvador established after the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Central America
Guatemala-Honduras
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- 1839 Honduras becomes independent from the Federal Republic of Central America, border between Honduras and the Federal Republic of Central America
- 1840 Guatemala established after the dissolution of the Federal Republic of Central America
El Salvador-Guatemala
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- 1840 El Salvador and Guatemala become independent
Belize-Guatemala
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- 1840 Guatemala becomes independent, border between Guatemala and the United Kingdom
- 1981 Belize becomes independent
Guatemala-Mexico
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- 1821 Mexico becomes independent, border between Mexico and the Federal Republic of Central America
- 1840 Guatemala becomes independent
Belize-Mexico
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- 1821 Mexico becomes independent, border between Mexico and the United Kingdom
- 1981 Belize becomes independent
Mexico-United States
- From Matamoros-Corpus Christi to Juárez-El Paso
- 1848 At the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
- Hermosillo-Phoenix
- 1853 Gadsden Purchase
- Tijuana-San Diego
- 1848 At the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Canada-United States
- Saint John-Bangor
- 1783 At the Treaty of Paris, border between the United States and Great Britain
- 1931 Canadian independence
- Edmundston-Presque Isle
- 1842 At the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, border between the United States and the United Kingdom
- 1931 Canadian independence
- From Montréal-Boston to Thunder Bay-Minneapolis
- 1783 At the Treaty of Paris, border between the United States and Great Britain
- 1931 Canadian independence
- From Winnipeg-Grand Forks to Calgary-Great Falls
- 1818 At the Treaty of 1818, border between the United States and the United Kingdom
- 1931 Canadian independence
- Vancouver-Seattle
- 1846 At the Oregon Treaty, border between the United States and the United Kingdom
- 1931 Canadian independence
- Whitehorse-Juneau
- 1903 At the Hay-Herbert Treaty, border between the United States and the British Empire
- 1931 Canadian independence
- From Whitehorse-Anchorage to Inuvik-Prudhoe Bay
- 1867 Alaska Purchase, border between the United States and the United Kingdom
- 1931 Canadian independence
[edit] South America
Brazil-France
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- 1713 at the treaty of Utrecht, border between France and Portugal.
- 1822 Brazilian independence.
France-Suriname
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- 17th century, border between France and the Netherlands.
- 1975 Surinamese independence.
Brazil-Suriname
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- 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and the Netherlands
- 1975 Surinamese independence
Brazil-Guyana
- Santarém-Georgetown
- 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent
- Boa Vista-Georgetown
- 1904 Italy arbiters in a border dispute, border between Brazil and the British Empire
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent
- Boa Vista-Imbaimadai
- 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and the United Kingdom
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent
Brazil-Venezuela
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- 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and Colombia
- 1830 Venezuelan independence
Brazil-Colombia
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- 1907 Treaty of Bogotá, Brazil and Colombia agree on their borders
Brazil-Peru
- Eirunepé-Iquitos
- 1851 Border agreement
- Rio Branco-Lima
- 1909 Border agreement
Bolivia-Brazil
- La Paz-Rio Branco
- 1903 Treaty of Petropolis, Bolivia cedes Acre to Brazil
- Riberalta-Bom Comérico
- 1867 Bolivia cells northern Acre to Brazil
- La Paz-Porto Velho
- 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and Spain
- 1825 Bolivian independence
- Santa Cruz-Cuiabá
- 1867 Bolivia cells parts of eastern Bolivia to Brazil
- 1927 Final border treaty
Brazil-Paraguay
- Campo Grande-Forte Olimpo
- 1870 Paraguay is defeated in the War of the Triple Alliance and loses territory to Brazil, border between Brazil and the disputed Chaco area, claimed by both Bolivia and Paraguay
- 1935 After the Chaco War
- Campo Grande-Asunción
- 1870 Paraguay is defeated in the War of the Triple Alliance and loses territory to Brazil
- Cascavel-Asunción
- 1811 Paraguay becomes independent, border between Paraguay and Portugal
- 1822 Brazilian independence
Argentina-Brazil
- Puerto Iguazú-Foz do Iguaçu
- 1814 Misiones is claimed by Argentina, border between Argentina and Portugal
- 1822 Brazilian independence
- Posadas-Pato Branco
- 1927 Border between Argentina and Brazil is settled
- Posadas-Porto Alegre
- 1814 Misiones is claimed by Argentina, border between Argentina and Portugal
- 1822 Brazilian independence
- Corrientes-Santa Maria
- 1820 After the division of the territory of the Liga Federal, border between the United Provinces of South America (Argentina) and Portugal
- 1822 Brazilian independence
Brazil-Uruguay
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- 1825/1828 Uruguay becomes independent from Brazil
Argentina-Uruguay
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- 1820 After the division of the territory of the Liga Federal, border between the United Provinces of South America (Argentina) and Portugal
- 1825/1828 Uruguay becomes independent
Argentina-Paraguay
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- 1870 Border established after the War of the Triple Alliance
Argentina-Bolivia
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- 1810 The United Provinces of South America (Argentina) becomes independent, border between Argentina and Spain
- 1825 Bolivian independence
- 1925 Final border treaty
Argentina-Chile
- Salta-Antofagasta
- 1884 Chile conquers the Bolivian Antofagasta Region
- 1899 Border settled
- Mendoza-Santiago de Chile
- 1810 The United Provinces of South America (Argentina) becomes independent, border between Argentina and Spain
- 1818 Chile becomes independent with help from Argentina
- From Comodoro Rivadavia-Coihaique to Ushuaia-Punta Arenas
Bolivia-Paraguay
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- 1935 Border agreement after the Chaco War, a victory of Paraguay and Royal Dutch Shell versus Bolivia and Standard Oil
Bolivia-Chile
- Julaca-Antofagasta
- 1884 Chile conquers the Bolivian Antofagasta Region
- La Paz-Arica
- 1825 Bolivian independence, border between Bolivia and Peru
- 1880 Arica is conquered by Chile
Bolivia-Peru
- La Paz-Arequipa
- 1824 Spanish defeated in Peru, border between Peru and Spain
- 1825 Bolivian independence
- Riberalta-Cuzco
- 1909 Border settled
Colombia-Peru
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- 1922 Border agreement between Colombia and Peru, territory disputed with Ecuador
- 1942 Ecuador loses a war versus Peru
Ecuador-Peru
- Quito-Iquitos
- 1942 After the Ecuadorian–Peruvian War, disputed
- Cuenca-Sullana
- 1830 Ecuador becomes independent, disputed
Colombia-Ecuador
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- 1830 Ecuador becomes independent from Colombia
- 1916 Final border treaty
Colombia-Panama
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- 1903 Panama becomes independent from Colombia
Colombia-Venezuela
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- 1830 Venezuela becomes independent from Colombia
Colombia-Guyana
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- 1899 Border settled between Venezuela and the British Empire
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border disputed
Guyana-Suriname
- Georgetown-Paramaribo
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border between Guyana and the Netherlands
- 1975 Suriname becomes independent
- Joli-Majoli
- 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border between Guyana and the Netherlands
- 1975 Suriname becomes independent, disputed

