
12 Borders That Cut Directly Through People’s Homes
These are the world’s homes and villages literally split in two by international borders.

These are the world’s homes and villages literally split in two by international borders.

These unique pockets of land offer insight into how borders evolve and how communities adapt to being surrounded by another sovereign nation.

There are places around the world that seem destined to change hands again and again. Whether due to war, treaties, or simple geography, these lands have become symbols of how fragile and fascinating national boundaries can be.