The Atlas of Unusual Borders: Discover intriguing boundaries, territories and geographical curiosities

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From islands that are in Spain for 6 months of the year and France for the rest, to streets with one side in America and the other in Canada, this beautifully designed book is a reminder that the world is not always what we think. Rebecca has been writing about open water sports, adventure travel, and marine science for three years. Everything on one side of the line belongs to one country and everything on the other side belongs to another country. Canadian Stanstead and American Beebe Plain where the boundary line runs along the center of the main street, so that the houses on one side of the street are in Canada and on the other in the United States. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

Since the agreement came into place 350 years ago, the small island has changed nationality over 700 times.During the battle between the gods and the giants, he was going to throw a massive rock at Poseidon when it slipped from his hands and crashed into the sea. These and many more instances are captured in this fascinating book full of strange geographical intrigue. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Pheasant Island which for half a year belongs to the Spanish city of Irun, and the remaining half, to its French twin-town, Hendaye.

Prior to that, Rebecca worked as an Editorial Assistant at Taylor and Francis, and a Wildlife Officer for ORCA. Who is the mystery woman buried on a mountain that has been home to only men since the eighth century?

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When Apollo fell in love with her, Daphne ran to away to the island to resist temptation and protect her virginity. They are just four kilometers apart, and on a clear day you can see the neighboring island across the water. These are potential annoyances when planning, but they are also geographical markers of historical events and political conflicts.It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance. The monastery that owns the chapel is equally intrigued by the mystery and has suggested further analysis to uncover the truth. From wedding gift enclaves in Bosnia, to bizarre Finnish boundaries drawn up to build a lighthouse and towns where neighbours need passports to pop in for a cup of tea.