List of land borders with dates of establishment

This list of land borders with date of establishment identifies the historical year in which borders were established between countries.

Europe edit

Albania–Greece edit

    • 1913/1914 after Greek withdrawal due to international diplomatic pressure.
 

Albania–Montenegro edit

Albania–North Macedonia edit

    • 1913 at the Treaty of London, border between Albania and Serbia.
    • 1991 Independence for the Republic of Macedonia.

Albania–Serbia edit

    • 1913 at the Treaty of London.

Andorra–France edit

Andorra–Spain edit

Austria–Czech Republic edit

    • 12th/13th century, region settled by Germans, border between Austria and Bohemia (Czech Republic).

Austria–Liechtenstein edit

    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.

Austria–Switzerland edit

Austria–Slovakia edit

Austria–Hungary edit

Austria–Slovenia edit

Austria–Germany edit

Austria–Italy edit

  • 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.

Azerbaijan–Georgia edit

    • 1991 Azerbaijani and Georgian independence from the Soviet Union.

Azerbaijan–Russia edit

Belarus–Latvia edit

    • 1920 peace between Latvia/Poland and the Soviet Union, border between Latvia and the Soviet Union/Poland.
    • 1991 Belarusian and Latvian independence.

Belarus–Poland edit

Belarus–Russia edit

Belarus–Ukraine edit

    • 1991 Belarusian and Ukrainian independence.

Belgium–Netherlands edit

Belgium–France edit

Belgium–Luxembourg edit

Belgium–Germany edit

    • 1919 at the Treaty of Versailles.

Bosnia and Herzegovina–Croatia edit

Bosnia and Herzegovina–Montenegro edit

  • Sarajevo - Pljevlja
    • 1913 at the Treaty of London, border between Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Herzegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.
  • Trebinje - Herceg Novi
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.

Bosnia and Herzegovina–Serbia edit

  • Zvornik - Loznica
    • 13th century, after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Bosnia.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Herzegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.

Bulgaria–Greece edit

Bulgaria–North Macedonia edit

  • Petric - Strumica
    • 1919 at the Treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
    • 1991 Independence for the Republic of Macedonia.
  • Blagoevgrad - Kočani
    • 1913 at the Treaty of Bucharest, border between Bulgaria and Serbia.
    • 1991 Independence for the Republic of Macedonia.
  • Kyustendil - Skopje
    • 1878 Bulgarian independence, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire.
    • 1991 Independence for the Republic of Macedonia.

Bulgaria–Romania edit

  • Varna - Constanța
    • 1878 after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
  • From Silistra - Fetești to Vidin - Calafat
    • 1185 After Bulgarian uprise against the Byzantine Empire, border between Bulgaria and the Cumans.
    • 1859 formation of Romania, border between Romania and the Ottoman Empire.
    • 1878 Bulgarian independence.

Bulgaria–Serbia edit

  • Sofia - Pirot
    • 1919 at the Treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Vidin - Zaječar
    • 1878 Bulgarian and Serbian independence.

Bulgaria–Turkey edit

  • 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).

Croatia–Hungary edit

Croatia–Montenegro edit

    • 1991 Croatian independence, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.

Croatia–Serbia edit

  • 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.

Croatia–Slovenia edit

Czech Republic–Germany edit

Czech Republic–Poland edit

  • 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.

Czech Republic–Slovakia edit

Denmark–Germany edit

    • 1920 after referendum.

Denmark–Sweden edit

Estonia–Latvia edit

    • 1918 Latvian and Estonian independence from Russia.

Estonia–Russia edit

Finland–Norway edit

Finland–Russia edit

Finland–Sweden edit

France–Switzerland edit

France–Italy edit

 
Astronaut photograph of the France-Italy border at night.

France–Monaco edit

    • 1848/1861 Revolt in Monaco's hinterland, France annexes rebel territory.

France–Spain edit

  • From Banyuls-sur-Mer - Llanca to Bourg-Madame - Puigcerdà
  • Saint-Girons - Rialp
    • 985 France doesn't help its province Barcelona against the 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.

France–Germany edit

France–Luxembourg edit

France–UK edit

Georgia–Russia edit

Germany–Luxembourg edit

Germany–Netherlands edit

Germany–Poland edit

    • 1945 Stalin gives Eastern Germany to Poland, border between Soviet occupied Germany and Poland set at the Oder–Neisse line.

Germany–Switzerland edit

Greece–North Macedonia edit

    • 1913 at the Treaty of London, border between Greece and Serbia.

Greece–Turkey edit

    • 1913 at the Treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
    • 1923 at the Treaty of Lausanne ending the Greco-Turkish War.

Hungary–Romania edit

Hungary–Slovakia edit

    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Hungary and Czechoslovakia.

Hungary–Serbia edit

    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.

Hungary–Slovenia edit

    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.
    • 1991 Slovenian independence.

Hungary–Ukraine edit

    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Hungary and Czechoslovakia.

Ireland–UK edit

Italy–San Marino edit

    • 1st millennium/1631, border between San Marino and Papal States.
    • 1860 Italian nationalists conquer the eastern Papal States.

Italy–Slovenia edit

Italy–Switzerland edit

  • 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.
  • Taufers im Münstertal - Müstair
    • 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and the Habsburg territories.
    • 1919 at the Treaty of Saint-Germain.

Italy–Vatican City edit

Latvia–Lithuania edit

    • 1236 Lithuanian state established, border between Lithuania and other Balts.
    • 1918 Lithuanian and Latvian independence.

Lithuania–Belarus edit

    • 1991 Belarusian and Lithuanian independence.

Lithuania–Poland edit

    • 1919 at the Treaty of Versailles.

Lithuania–Russia edit

  • 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.

Latvia–Russia edit

  • 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.

Liechtenstein–Switzerland edit

  • 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.

Moldova–Romania edit

  • Bălți - Iași
    • 1859 formation of Romania, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Moldovan independence.
  • Cahul - Brăila
    • 1878 after Russian annexation of Southern Bessarabia, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Moldovan independence.

Moldova–Ukraine edit

    • 1991 Moldovan and Ukrainian independence.

Montenegro–Serbia edit

    • 1913 at the Treaty of London.

North Macedonia–Serbia edit

    • 1991 Independence for the Republic of Macedonia, border between the Republic of Macedonia and Yugoslavia.

Norway–Russia edit

    • 1826 borders fixed between Russia and Norway (Sweden acted on behalf of Norway in international affairs during the union).

Norway–Sweden edit

  • Against Bohuslän (from The Iddefjord to near a line between Halden - Ed)
  • From Halden - Ed to around Trysil - Särna
    • probably 10th and 11th centuries
  • From Trysil - Särna to around Gäddede
  • North of Gäddede
    • 16th century, the drainage divide line between the Atlantic and the Baltic was used as approximate border between Sweden-Finland and Denmark-Norway.
  • Precisely defined by Stromstad Treaty of 1751, after which border cairns were erected.
  • 1809, the part now belonging to Finland was ceded from Sweden to Russia and therefore was no longer part of the Norway–Sweden border.

Poland–Slovakia edit

    • 10th/11th century, border between Poland and Hungary.

Poland–Russia edit

    • 1945 Stalin divides German East Prussia, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.

Poland–Ukraine edit

Portugal–Spain edit

  • 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.

Romania–Ukraine edit

  • Sighetu Marmației - Khust
    • 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 - Izmail
    • 1878 Romanian annexation of Dobruja, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.

Romania–Serbia edit

  • Drobeta-Turnu Severin - Negotin
    • 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
    • 1859 formation of Romania, border between Romania and Ottoman Empire.
    • 1878 Serbian independence.
  • Anina - Bor
    • 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Timișoara - Belgrade
    • 1920 at the Treaty of Trianon, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.

Russia–Ukraine edit

    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Slovakia–Ukraine edit

    • 1991 Ukrainian independence, border between Ukraine and Czechoslovakia.
    • 1993 Slovakian independence.

Spain–UK edit

Asia edit

Afghanistan–China edit

    • 18th century

Afghanistan–Iran edit

    • 1857 Great Britain establishes the border between Persia (Iran) and Afghanistan after the Iranian defeat during the Anglo-Persian War

Afghanistan–Pakistan edit

    • 1919 Afghanistan becomes independent from the British Empire, border between Afghanistan and the British Empire
    • 1947 Pakistan becomes independent from the United Kingdom

Afghanistan–Tajikistan edit

Afghanistan–Turkmenistan edit

    • 1885 After Russian conquest, border between Afghanistan and Russia
    • 1991 Turkmenistani independence

Afghanistan–Uzbekistan edit

    • 1885 After Russian conquest, border between Afghanistan and Russia
    • 1991 Uzbekistani independence

Armenia–Azerbaijan edit

    • 1991 Armenian and Azerbaijani independence.

Armenia–Georgia edit

    • 1991 Armenian and Georgian independence.

Armenia–Turkey edit

    • 1921 at the Treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Armenian independence.

Azerbaijan–Iran edit

Azerbaijan–Turkey edit

    • 1921 at the Treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Azerbaijani independence.

Bangladesh–Burma edit

  • ChittagongMandalay
    • 1558 Burma conquers Manipur, border between Burma and Arakan
    • 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan
  • ChittagongSittwe
    • 1784 Burma conquers Arakan, border between Burma and Great Britain
    • 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan

Bangladesh–India edit

    • 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom, border between India and Pakistan
    • 1971 Bangladesh becomes independent from Pakistan after the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Bhutan–India edit

    • 1616 Bhutan becomes independent from Tibet, border between Bhutan and the Kamata Kingdom
    • 1947 Indian independence

Bhutan–China edit

    • 1616 Bhutan becomes independent from Tibet, border between Bhutan and Tibet
    • 1724 China conquers Tibet from the Dzungars

Brunei–Malaysia edit

    • 1963 Establishment of Malaysia, border between the British protectorate of Brunei and Malaysia
    • 1984 End of the British protectorate

Burma–India edit

    • 1826 Treaty of Yandabo, Border between Burma and the United Kingdom
    • 1947 Indian independence, border between India and the United Kingdom
    • 1948 Burmese independence

Burma–China edit

Burma–Thailand edit

Cambodia–Laos edit

    • 1353 Lan Xang (Laos) becomes independent from the Khmer Empire (Cambodia)

Cambodia–Thailand edit

Cambodia–Vietnam edit

    • 1953 Cambodia becomes independent from France, border between Cambodia and France
    • 1975 North Vietnam and South Vietnam are re-unified

China–Laos edit

China–Pakistan edit

    • 1963 Trans-Karakoram Treaty

China–India edit

China–Kazakhstan edit

China–Kyrgyzstan edit

    • 1881 At the Treaty of Saint Petersburg, border between China and Russia
    • 1991 Kyrgyzstani independence

China–Mongolia edit

    • 1911 Mongolian independence.

China–Nepal edit

    • 1724 China conquers Tibet from the Dzungars, border between China and the Nepalese kingdoms
    • 1768 The king of Gorkha unites all Nepalese kingdoms into one

China–North Korea edit

    • 1895/1910 after Japanese conquest, border between China and Japan.
    • 1945/1948 North Korean independence.

China–Tajikistan edit

    • 1757 China conquers Sinkiang, border between Bukhara and China
    • 1991 Tajikistani independence

China–Russia edit

China–Vietnam edit

East Timor–Indonesia edit

    • 1949 Indonesia becomes independent from the Netherlands, border between Indonesia and Portugal
    • 2002 East Timor becomes independent from Indonesia

Egypt–Israel edit

    • 1841 The United Kingdom forces Egypt to retreat from the Levant, border between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
    • 1948 Israeli independence

Egypt–Palestine (Gaza) edit

    • 1841 The United Kingdom forces Egypt to retreat from the Levant, border between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
    • 1988 Palestine declaration, Egyptian withdrawal from Gaza
    • 1977 Egyptian recognition of Israel

Georgia–Turkey edit

    • 1921 at the Treaty of Kars, border between Turkey and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Georgian independence.

India–Nepal edit

  • SiliguriKathmandu
    • 1923 The British Empire recognizes the independence of Nepal, border between Nepal and the British Empire
    • 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
  • PatnaKathmandu
    • 1768 The king of Gorkha unites all Nepalese kingdoms into one, border between Nepal and Great Britain
    • 1947 Indian independence from the United Kingdom
  • GorakhpurKathmandu
    • 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
  • DelhiKathmandu
    • 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 edit

  • Siachen Glacier
    • 1984 After Indian offensive on a glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level
  • From SrinagarSkardu to AhmedabadKarachi
    • 1947 Partition of India into two Dominions India and Pakistan following the Indian independence act and cease fire line of the war between India and Pakistan on Kashmir.

Indonesia–Malaysia edit

    • 1949 Indonesia becomes independent from the Netherlands, border between Indonesia and the United Kingdom
    • 1963 Establishment of Malaysia

Iran–Iraq edit

    • 16th century, border between Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman Empire
    • 1932 Iraqi independence

Iran–Pakistan edit

    • 1872 Border agreement between Persia (Iran) and the British Empire
    • 1947 Pakistan becomes independent from the United Kingdom

Iran–Turkey edit

    • 16th century, border between Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).

Iran–Turkmenistan edit

    • 1885 After Russian conquest of Merv, border between Iran and Russia
    • 1991 Turkmenistani independence

Iraq–Jordan edit

    • 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1946 Jordanian independence

Iraq–Kuwait edit

    • 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the British protectorate of Kuwait
    • 1961 Kuwaiti independence

Iraq–Saudi Arabia edit

Iraq–Syria edit

    • 1932 Iraqi independence, border between Iraq and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria
    • 1944 Syrian independence

Iraq–Turkey edit

    • 1923 at the Treaty of Lausanne, border between Turkey and the British League of Nations mandate of Iraq.
    • 1932 Iraqi independence.

Israel–Syria edit

    • 1944 Syrian independence, border between Syria and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1948 Israeli independence

Israel-Palestine (West Bank, East Jerusalem) edit

    • 1988 Palestine Declaration of Independence
    • 1993 Oslo Accords between Israel and Palestine (PLO)
    • 1948 Israel independence

Israel–Jordan edit

  • HefaIrbid
    • 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 BeershebaMa'an to EilatAl-'Aqabah
    • 1946 Jordanian independence, border between Jordan and the British United Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1948 Israeli independence

Jordan–Syria edit

    • 1944 Syrian independence, border between Syria and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1946 Jordanian independence

Jordan–Saudi Arabia edit

    • 1926 Unification of Nejd and Hijaz, border between Saudi Arabia and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1946 Independence of Jordan

Jordan-Palestine (West bank) edit

    • 1988 Jordanian withdrawal from West Bank, Palestinian independence declaration
    • 1946 Jordanian independence
    • 1994 Jordanian recognition of Israel

Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan edit

    • 1991 Kazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani independence.

Kazakhstan–Russia edit

    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan edit

    • 1991 Kazakhstani and Turkmenistani independence.

Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan edit

    • 1991 Kazakhstani and Uzbekistani independence.

Kuwait–Saudi Arabia edit

Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan edit

    • 1991 Kyrgyzstani and Tajikistani independence

Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan edit

    • 1991 Kyrgyzstani and Uzbekistani independence

Laos–Burma edit

    • 1353 Establishment of Lan Xang (Laos), border between Lan Xang and the Shan states
    • 1557 Burma conquers the Shan States

Laos–Thailand edit

Laos–Vietnam edit

Lebanon–Syria edit

    • 1941/1943 Lebanese independence, border between Lebanon and the French League of Nations mandate of Syria
    • 1944 Syrian independence

Lebanon–Israel edit

    • 1941/1943 Lebanese independence, border between Lebanon and the British League of Nations mandate of Palestine
    • 1948 Israeli independence

Malaysia–Singapore edit

    • 1965 Singapore becomes independent from Malaysia (land connection via causeways)

Malaysia–Thailand edit

    • 1909 Treaty of Bangkok, border between Thailand and the British Empire
    • 1963 Establishment of Malaysia

Mongolia–Russia edit

North Korea–South Korea edit

North Korea–Russia edit

    • 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.

Oman–Saudi Arabia edit

    • 1990 Border agreement

Oman–United Arab Emirates edit

  • KhasabDubai
    • 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
  • ShinasDubai
    • 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
  • Al BuraymiAbu Zabi
    • 1971 The United Arab Emirates and Oman become independent from the United Kingdom
    • 1999 Border dispute on Al-Buraymi resolved

Oman–Yemen edit

    • 1971 Omani independence, border between Oman and South Yemen
    • 1990 North Yemen and South Yemen are unified
    • 1992 Border dispute between Oman and Yemen settled about Habarut

Saudi Arabia–Qatar edit

Saudi Arabia–United Arab Emirates edit

Saudi Arabia–Yemen edit

Syria–Turkey edit

  • 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.

Tajikistan–Uzbekistan edit

    • 1991 Tajikistani and Uzbekistani independence

Turkmenistan–Uzbekistan edit

    • 1991 Turkmenistani and Uzbekistani independence

Oceania edit

Indonesia–Papua New Guinea edit

    • 1969 The Netherlands cedes Papua to Indonesia, border between Indonesia and Australia
    • 1975 Papua New Guinea becomes independent from Australia

Africa edit

Algeria–Libya edit

    • 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent

Algeria–Mali edit

    • 1960 Mali becomes independent, border between Mali and France
    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent

Algeria–Mauritania edit

    • 1960 Mauritania becomes independent, border between Mauritania and France
    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent

Algeria–Morocco edit

  • TlemcenOujda
    • 1554 Morocco is established after a merger of small states, border between Saadi Sultanat and the Regency Of Algiers
    • 1710 Algiers (Algeria) becomes independent
  • BécharCasablanca
    • 1844 Border between France and Alaouite Sultanate established after a war
    • 1962 Algerian independence, Algerian borders has shrunk from Moulouya river to Kiss river

Algeria–Niger edit

    • 1960 Niger becomes independent, border between Niger and France
    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent

Algeria–Tunisia edit

    • 1956 Tunisia becomes independent, border between Tunisia and France
    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent

Angola–Democratic Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Portugal
    • 1975 Angola becomes independent

Angola–Namibia edit

    • 1975 Angola becomes independent, border between Angola and South Africa
    • 1990 Namibia becomes independent

Angola–Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Brazzaville (RC) and Portugal
    • 1975 Angola becomes independent

Angola–Zambia edit

    • 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and Portugal
    • 1975 Angola becomes independent

Benin–Burkina Faso edit

    • 1960 Independence for Benin and Burkina Faso

Benin–Niger edit

    • 1960 Independence for Benin and Niger

Benin–Nigeria edit

    • 1960 Independence for Benin and Nigeria

Burkina Faso–Togo edit

    • 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Togo

Burkina Faso–Ghana edit

    • 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and France
    • 1960 Togo becomes independent

Burkina Faso–Côte d'Ivoire edit

    • 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire

Burkina Faso–Mali edit

    • 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Mali

Burkina Faso–Niger edit

    • 1960 Independence for Burkina Faso and Niger

Botswana–South Africa edit

    • 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
    • 1966 Botswana becomes independent

Botswana–Zimbabwe edit

    • 1966 Botswana becomes independent, border between Botswana and Rhodesia
    • 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent

Botswana–Namibia edit

    • 1966 Botswana becomes independent, border between Botswana and South Africa
    • 1990 Namibia becomes independent

Burundi–Democratic Republic of the Congo edit

    • 16th century, Establishment of Burundi, border of Burundi
    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Belgium
    • 1962 Burundi becomes independent

Burundi–Rwanda edit

    • 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Burundi and Rwanda
    • 1962 Burundi and Rwanda become independent from Belgium

Burundi–Tanzania edit

    • 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

Cameroon–Central African Republic edit

    • 1960 Independence for Cameroon and the Central African Republic

Cameroon–Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Congo-Brazzaville (RC)

Central African Republic–Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Central African and Congolese independence

Central African Republic–Democratic Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Central African and Congolese independence

Central African Republic–Chad edit

    • 1960 Independence for the Central African Republic and Chad

Cameroon–Gabon edit

    • 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Gabon

Cameroon–Equatorial Guinea edit

    • 1960 Cameroon becomes independent, border between Cameroon and Spain
    • 1968 Equatorial Guinea becomes independent

Cameroon–Chad edit

    • 1960 Independence for Cameroon and Chad

Cameroon–Nigeria edit

Chad–Libya edit

    • 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
    • 1960 Chad becomes independent

Chad–Niger edit

    • 1960 Independence for Chad and Niger

Chad–Nigeria edit

    • 1980s, Lake Chad nearly dried up, border of Chad and Nigeria becomes a land border

Central African Republic–Sudan edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and France
    • 1960 The Central African Republic becomes independent

Chad–Sudan edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and France
    • 1960 Chad becomes independent

Côte d'Ivoire–Mali edit

    • 1960 Independence for Côte d'Ivoire and Mali

Côte d'Ivoire–Guinea edit

    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
    • 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent

Côte d'Ivoire–Liberia edit

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Sudan edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Belgium
    • 1960 Congolese independence

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Independence for both Congo's, both named Republic of the Congo at the time

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda edit

    • 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Rwanda, border of Rwanda
    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and Belgium
    • 1962 Rwanda becomes independent

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Uganda edit

    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and the United Kingdom
    • 1962 Uganda becomes independent

Democratic Republic of the Congo–Zambia edit

    • 1960 Congolese independence, border between Congo-Léopoldville (DRC) and the United Kingdom
    • 1964 Zambia becomes independent

Djibouti–Eritrea edit

    • 1977 Djibouti becomes independent, border between Djibouti and Ethiopia
    • 1991 Eritrean independence

Djibouti–Ethiopia edit

    • 1897 Border established between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and France
    • 1977 Djibouti becomes independent

Djibouti–Somalia edit

    • 1960 Somalian independence, border between Somalia and France
    • 1977 Djibouti becomes independent

Egypt–Libya edit

Egypt–Sudan edit

Equatorial Guinea–Gabon edit

    • 1960 Gabon becomes independent, border between Gabon and Spain
    • 1968 Equatorial Guinea becomes independent

Eritrea–Sudan edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Ethiopia
    • 1991 Eritrean independence

Eritrea–Ethiopia edit

    • 1900/1902/1908 Border established between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Italy
    • 1991 Eritrean independence after the Ethiopian Civil War

Ethiopia–Kenya edit

    • 1907 Border agreement between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the British Empire
    • 1963 Kenya becomes independent

Ethiopia–Sudan edit

    • 1902 Border between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the United Kingdom established
    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and Ethiopia

Ethiopia–Somalia edit

  • HararHargeysa
    • 1897 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty, border between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and the British Empire
    • 1960 Somalian independence
  • Adis AbebaMuqdisho
    • 1897 Border agreement between Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Italy
    • 1960 Somalian independence

Gabon–Republic of the Congo edit

    • 1960 Independence for Gabon and Congo-Brazzaville (RC)

The Gambia–Senegal edit

    • 1960 Senegal becomes independent, border between Senegal and the United Kingdom
    • 1965 The Gambia becomes independent

Ghana–Togo edit

    • 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and the French United Nations mandate of Togoland
    • 1960 Togo becomes independent

Ghana–Côte d'Ivoire edit

    • 1957 Ghana becomes independent, border between Ghana and France
    • 1960 Côte d'Ivoire becomes independent

Guinea–Liberia edit

    • 1892 Border agreement between Liberia and France
    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent

Guinea–Sierra Leone edit

    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and the United Kingdom
    • 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent

Guinea–Mali edit

    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
    • 1960 Mali becomes independent

Guinea–Senegal edit

    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and France
    • 1960 Senegal becomes independent

Guinea–Guinea-Bissau edit

    • 1958 Guinea becomes independent, border between Guinea and Portugal
    • 1973/1974 Guinea-Bissau becomes independent

Guinea-Bissau–Senegal edit

    • 1960 Senegal becomes independent, border between Senegal and Portugal
    • 1973/1974 Guinea-Bissau becomes independent

Kenya–Sudan edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and the United Kingdom
    • 1963 Kenya becomes independent

Kenya–Somalia edit

    • 1960 Somalian independence, border between Somalia and the United Kingdom
    • 1963 Kenya becomes independent

Kenya–Uganda edit

    • 1962 Uganda becomes independent, border between Uganda and the United Kingdom
    • 1963 Kenya becomes independent

Kenya–Tanzania edit

    • 1963 Kenya becomes independent, border between Kenya and Tanganyika
    • 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar

Lesotho–South Africa edit

  • MaseruPietermaritzburg
    • 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.
  • MaseruEast 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
  • MaseruBloemfontein
    • 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
    • 1966 Lesotho becomes independent

Libya–Niger edit

    • 1951 Libyan independence, border between Libya and France
    • 1960 Niger becomes independent

Libya–Sudan edit

    • 1951 Libyan independence, border between Libya and the United Kingdom
    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt

Libya–Tunisia edit

    • 1951 Libya becomes independent, border between Libya and France
    • 1956 Tunisia becomes independent

Liberia–Sierra Leone edit

  • RobertsportFreetown
    • 1847 Liberia becomes independent from the United States, border of Liberia
    • 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent
  • VoinjamaKoidu
    • 1885 Border agreement between Liberia and the British Empire
    • 1961 Sierra Leone becomes independent

Mali–Senegal edit

    • 1960 Independence for Mali and Senegal

Mali–Mauritania edit

    • 1960 Independence for Mali and Mauritania

Malawi–Mozambique edit

    • 1964 Malawi becomes independent, border between Malawi and Portugal

Mali–Niger edit

    • 1960 Independence for Mali and Niger

Malawi–Tanzania edit

    • 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar and the independence of Malawi

Malawi–Zambia edit

    • 1964 Malawi and Zambia becomes independent

Mauritania–Senegal edit

    • 1960 Independence for Mauritania and Senegal

Morocco–Spain edit

Mozambique–South Africa edit

    • 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and Portugal
    • 1975 Mozambique becomes independent from the Portuguese Empire.

Mozambique–Swaziland edit

    • 1830s, Swaziland is moved up north in order to reduce the pressure from the Zulus, border between Swaziland and Portugal
    • 1975 Mozambique becomes independent

Mozambique–Tanzania edit

    • 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, border between Tanzania and Portugal
    • Mozambique becomes independent

Mozambique–Zambia edit

    • 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and Portugal
    • 1975 Mozambique becomes independent

Mozambique–Zimbabwe edit

    • 1975 Mozambique becomes independent, border between Mozambique and Rhodesia
    • 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent

Namibia–Zambia edit

    • 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and South Africa
    • 1990 Namibia becomes independent

Namibia–South Africa edit

    • 1990 Namibia becomes independent from South Africa

Niger–Nigeria edit

    • 1960 Independence for Niger and Nigeria

Rwanda–Tanzania edit

    • 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

Rwanda–Uganda edit

    • 2nd Millennium, Establishment of Rwanda, border of Rwanda
    • 1962 Independence of Rwanda and Uganda

Sudan–Uganda edit

    • 1956 Sudanese independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt, border between Sudan and the United Kingdom
    • 1962 Uganda becomes independent

South Africa–Eswatini edit

    • 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

South Africa–Zimbabwe edit

    • 1931 South Africa becomes independent, border between South Africa and the United Kingdom
    • 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent

Tanzania–Uganda edit

    • 1962 Uganda becomes independent, border between Uganda and Tanganyika
    • 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar

Tanzania–Zambia edit

    • 1964 Establishment of Tanzania after a merger between Tanganyika and Zanzibar and the independence of Zambia

Zambia–Zimbabwe edit

    • 1964 Zambia becomes independent, border between Zambia and the United Kingdom
    • 1980 Zimbabwe becomes independent

North America edit

 
 

Belize–Guatemala edit

    • 1840 Guatemala becomes independent from Central America, border between Guatemala and the United Kingdom
    • 1981 Belize becomes independent

Belize–Mexico edit

    • 1821 Mexico becomes independent from the Spanish Empire, border between Mexico and the United Kingdom
    • 1981 Belize becomes independent

Canada–United States edit

Costa Rica–Panama edit

    • 1838 Costa Rica becomes independent, border between Colombia and Costa Rica
    • 1903 Panama becomes independent

Costa Rica–Nicaragua edit

    • 1838 Costa Rica and Nicaragua become independent

Dominican Republic–Haiti edit

    • 1804 Haiti becomes independent from the French Empire, border between Haiti and France
    • 1821/1844 The Dominican Republic becomes independent from Haiti

El Salvador–Guatemala edit

    • 1840 El Salvador and Guatemala become independent

El Salvador–Honduras edit

France–Netherlands edit

Guatemala–Honduras edit

Guatemala–Mexico edit

Honduras–Nicaragua edit

Mexico–United States edit

South America edit

 
Continental South America's Border Changes over time

Argentina–Brazil edit

Argentina–Bolivia edit

Argentina–Chile edit

Argentina–Paraguay edit

Argentina–Uruguay edit

Bolivia–Brazil edit

Bolivia–Chile edit

Bolivia–Paraguay edit

    • 1938 Chaco War ends with a truce, the current border created
    • 2009 A final Treaty is signed to clearly mark the border

Bolivia–Peru edit

  • La PazArequipa
    • 1824 Spanish defeated in Peru, border between Peru and Spain
    • 1825 Bolivian independence
  • RiberaltaCuzco
    • 1909 Border settled

Brazil–Colombia edit

Brazil–France edit

    • 1713 The Treaty of Utrecht creates a border between France and Portugal.
    • 1822 Brazil obtains independence

Brazil–Guyana edit

  • SantarémGeorgetown
    • 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and the United Kingdom
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent
  • Boa VistaGeorgetown
    • 1904 Italy arbiters in a border dispute, border between Brazil and the British Empire
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent
  • Boa VistaImbaimadai
    • 1822 Brazilian independence, border between Brazil and the United Kingdom
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent

Brazil–Paraguay edit

Brazil–Peru edit

Brazil–Suriname edit

Brazil–Uruguay edit

    • 1825 Uruguay declares independence
    • 1828 Uruguay's independence is accepted by Brazil

Brazil–Venezuela edit

Colombia–Ecuador edit

    • 1830 Ecuador becomes independent from Colombia
    • 1916 Final border Treaty

Colombia–Panama edit

    • 1903 Panama becomes independent from Colombia

Colombia–Peru edit

    • 1922 Border agreement between Colombia and Peru, territory disputed with Ecuador
    • 1942 Ecuador loses a war versus Peru

Colombia–Venezuela edit

    • 1830 Venezuela becomes independent from Colombia

Ecuador–Peru edit

France–Suriname edit

    • 17th century, border between France and the Netherlands.
    • 1975 Surinamese independence.

Guyana–Suriname edit

  • GeorgetownParamaribo
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border between Guyana and the Netherlands
    • 1975 Suriname becomes independent
  • JoliMajoli
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border between Guyana and the Netherlands
    • 1975 Suriname becomes independent, disputed

Guyana–Venezuela edit

    • 1899 Border settled between Venezuela and the British Empire
    • 1966 Guyana becomes independent, border disputed

Borders of Territories with special status edit

Hong Kong–China edit

Algeria–Western Sahara edit

    • 1962 Algeria becomes independent, border between Algeria and Spain
    • 1975 Western Sahara becomes independent and is mostly occupied by Morocco

Mauritania–Western Sahara edit

    • 1960 Mauritania becomes independent, border between Mauritania and Spain
    • 1975 Western Sahara becomes independent and is mostly occupied by Morocco

Morocco–Western Sahara edit

    • 1884 Berlin Conference, Spain gains Western Sahara and subsequently occupies the territory, border between Morocco and Spain

Egypt–Palestinian Territories edit

    • 1841 The United Kingdom forces Egypt to retreat from the Levant, border between Egypt and the Ottoman Empire
    • 2005 Israel evacuates the Gaza Strip

Israel–Palestinian Territories edit

Jordan–Palestinian Territories edit

    • 1967 Israel conquers the West Bank, border between Jordan and Israel

References edit

  1. ^ "On This Day in History: Independence of Greece is Recognized by the Treaty of London - on May 7, 1832". 7 May 2016.
  2. ^ a b "History of the Principality of Andorra".
  3. ^ "Finland". World Statesmen. Retrieved 31 August 2015.