List of land borders with dates of establishment

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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]

  • 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[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]

  • 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[edit]

  • Siachen Glacier
    • 1984 After Indian offensive on a glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level
  • From Srinagar–Skardu to Ahmedabad–Karachi
    • 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]

  • 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–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]

  • 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[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]

  • Tlemcen–Oujda
    • 1554 Morocco is established after a merger of small states, border between Saadi Sultanat and the Regency Of Algiers
    • 1710 Algiers (Algeria) becomes independent
  • Béchar–Casablanca
    • 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]

  • 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

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]

  • 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

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]

  • 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

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 Paz–Arequipa
    • 1824 Spanish defeated in Peru, border between Peru and Spain
    • 1825 Bolivian independence
  • Riberalta–Cuzco
    • 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]

  • 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–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]

  • 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

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.
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