List of Land Borders With Dates of Establishment - Europe

Europe

Andorra-France

    • 985 France doesn't help Barcelona versus the Saracens, border between France and Barcelona.
    • 1278 Foix gains co-sovereignty over Andorra next to the bishop of Urgel.

Albania-Greece

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

Albania-Montenegro

  • Shkodër - Berane
    • 1913 at the treaty of London.
  • From Shkodër - Podgorica to Shkodër - Ulcinj
    • 1878 at the treaty of Berlin, border between Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire.
    • 1913 at the treaty of London.

Albania-Republic of Macedonia

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

Albania-Serbia

    • 1913 at the treaty of London.

Andorra-Spain

    • 1278 Foix gains co-sovereignty over Andorra next to the bishop of Urgel.
    • 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.

Austria-Czech Republic

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

Austria-Liechtenstein

    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.

Austria-Switzerland

  • Stuben - Scuol
    • 1363 Tyrol becomes Austrian, border between Austria and the bishopric of Chur.
    • 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland.
  • Schruns - Davos
    • 1420 Austria acquires Montafon, border between Austria and Toggenburg.
    • 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland.
  • Bregenz - St. Gallen
    • 15th century, Austria becomes the dominant power on the east bank of the Rhine.
    • 1491 Switzerland takes control of the west bank of the Rhine.

Austria-Slovakia

    • 976 Babenberger receive the Eastmark from the German king, border between Austria and Hungary.
    • 1993 Slovakian independence.

Austria-Hungary

    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.

Austria-Slovenia

    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Austria and Yugoslavia.
    • 1991 Slovenian independence.

Austria-Germany

    • 1871 establishment of the German Empire, border between Austria-Hungary and Germany.

Austria-Italy

  • From Nauders - Mals to Lienz - Bruneck
    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.
  • Kötschach - Paluzza
    • 1st millennium, border between Italy and Carinthia.
    • 1335 Carinthia is inherited by the duke of Austria, border between Austria and Aquileia.
    • 1866 Venice conquered by Italy from Austria.
  • Villach - Tarvisio
    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain.

Azerbaijan-Georgia

    • 1991 Azerbaijani and Georgian independence.

Azerbaijan-Russia

    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.

Belarus-Latvia

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

Belarus-Poland

    • 1945 after the annexation of East Poland by Stalin, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Belarussian independence.

Belarus-Russia

  • From Polatsk - Velikiye Luki to Mahilyow - Klincy
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
  • Gomel - Klincy
    • 1667 at the treaty of Andrusovo, border between Russia and Poland-Lithuania.
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.

Belarussia-Ukraine

    • 1991 Belarussian and Ukrainian independence.

Belgium-Netherlands

  • From Knokke-Heist - Cadzand to Bree - Budel
    • 1648 at the peace of Westphalia between the Netherlands and Spain.
    • 1830/1839 after the Belgian revolution against the (united) Netherlands.
  • From Bree - Weert to Plombières - Vaals
    • 1839 at the treaty of London.

Belgium-France

  • From De Panne - Bray-Dunes to Poperinge - Godewaersvelde
    • 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Spain.
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • From Loker - Bailleul to Comines
    • 1713 at the peace of Utrecht, between France and Austria
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • From Menen - Tourcoing to Mons - Maubeuge
    • 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Spain.
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • From Binche - Maubeuge to Chimay - Fourmies
    • 1678/1679 at the peace of Nijmegen, between France and Spain.
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • Couvin - Rocroi
    • 941? Border between France and Germany.
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • From Couvin - Revin to Agimont - Givet
    • 1678/1679 at the peace of Nijmegen, between France and the bishopric of Liege.
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.
  • From Hastière - Givet to Aubange - Longwy
    • 1697 at the peace of Rijswijk, between France and Germany (Spain and the bishopric of Liege).
    • 1830/1839 After the Belgian Revolution.

Belgium-Luxembourg

  • From Aubange - Pétange to Gouvy - Huldange
    • 1839 at the treaty of London.
  • Burg-Reuland - Leithum
    • 1839 at the treaty of London, between Luxembourg and Prussia.
    • 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.

Belgium-Germany

    • 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.

Bosnia and Hercegovina-Croatia

    • 1995 Dayton Agreement.

Bosnia and Hercegovina-Montenegro

  • Sarajevo - Pljevlja
    • 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.
  • Sarajevo - Nikšić
    • 1878 at the treaty of Berlin, border between Montenegro and Austria-Hungary.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.
  • Trebinje - Herceg Novi
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Montenegrin independence.

Bosnia and Hercegovina-Serbia

  • Zvornik - Loznica
    • 13th century, after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Bosnia.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Sarajevo - Priboj
    • 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Serbia and Austria-Hungary.
    • 1995 Dayton Agreement, border between Bosnia and Hercegovina and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.

Bulgaria-Greece

  • Petrich - Sidirokastro
    • 1913 at the treaty of London.
  • From Smolyan - Xanthi to Svilengrad - Orestiada
    • 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly.

Bulgaria-Republic of Macedonia

  • 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

  • Varna - Constanţa
    • 1878 after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
  • From Silistra - Feteşti to Vidin - Calafat
    • 1185 After Bulgarian uprise against the Byzantine Empire, border between Bulgaria and the Cumans.
    • 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and the Ottoman Empire.
    • 1878 Bulgarian independence.

Bulgaria-Serbia

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

Bulgaria-Turkey

  • Burgas - Kırklareli
    • 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
  • Elhovo - Edirne
    • 1885 after the East Rumelian revolution, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
  • Svilengrad - Edirne
    • 1919 at the treaty of Neuilly, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).

Croatia-Hungary

  • Osijek - Pécs
    • 1920 at the treaty of Trianon, border between Hungary and Yugoslavia.
    • 1991 Croatian independence.
  • From Našice - Pécs to Varaždin - Nagykanisza
    • 10th century.

Croatia-Montenegro

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

Croatia-Serbia

  • Osijek - Apatin
    • 1995 Dayton agreement, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Vukovar - Bačka Palanka
    • 925 Croatia conquers Slavonia, border between Croatia and Hungary.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Vukovar - Sremska Mitrovica
    • 1995 Dayton agreement, border between Croatia and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.

Croatia-Slovenia

  • Čakovec - Murska Sobota
    • 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.
  • From Varaždin - Ptuj to Rijeka - Postojna
    • 10th century, border between Croatia and Germany.
    • 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.
  • Pazin - Koper
    • 1991 Croatian and Slovenian independence.

Czech Republic-Germany

  • From Volary - Neureichenau to Mariánské Lázně - Mähring
    • 843 treaty of Verdun, border between Germany and the Bohemians (Czechs).
  • Cheb - Marktredwitz
    • 1266 Egerland (Cheb) becomes Bohemian (dispute whether Bohemia was German at that time).
  • From Kraslice - Klingenthal to Hrádek nad Nisou - Zittau
    • 9th century, Bohemia established, border between Bohemia (Czechs) and the Sorbs.
    • 10th century, Germans conquer Sorb territories.

Czech Republic-Poland

  • From Liberec - Gorlice to Trutnov - Wałbrzych
    • 9th century, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Great Moravia.
    • 10th century, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Poland.
    • 1945 Stalin gives German Silesia to Poland, border between Poland and Czechoslovakia.
    • 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.
  • Náchod - Kłodzko to Ostrava - Racibórz
    • 1945 Stalin gives German Silesia to Poland, border between Poland and Czechoslovakia.
    • 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.
  • Český Těšín - Cieszyn
    • 1919 border between Czechoslovakia and Poland.
    • 1993 Czechoslovakia dissolved.

Czech Republic-Slovakia

  • From Břeclav - Senica to Frýdek-Místek - Žilina
    • 10th century, Bohemia acquires Moravia, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Hungary.
    • 1993 Czechoslovakia splits in two.
  • Český Těšín - Čadca
    • 1298 Bohemia acquires Upper Silesia, border between Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Hungary.
    • 1993 Czechoslovakia splits in two.

Denmark-Germany

    • 1920 after referendum.

Denmark-Sweden

    • 2000 Copenhagen - Malmö bridge and tunnel

Estonia-Latvia

    • 1918 Latvian and Estonian independence.

Estonia-Russia

  • Narva - Ivangorod
    • 1478 Russian conquest of Novgorod, border between Russia and the German Order.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
  • Võru - Pskov
    • 1510 Russian conquest of Pskov, border between Russia and the German Order.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Finland-Sweden

    • 1809 Peace of Hamina, border between Russia and Sweden.

Finland-Norway

    • 1751 Treaty of Strömstad

Finland-Russia

  • Nellim - Nikel
    • 1946 at the treaty of Paris, border between Finland and the Soviet Union.
  • Kuusamo - Topozero
    • 1917 Finnish independence.
  • Kotka - Vyborg
    • 1946 at the treaty of Paris, border between Finland and the Soviet Union.

France-Switzerland

  • Saint-Louis - Basel
    • 1501 Basel becomes a member of the Swiss Confederation, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
  • Wentzwiller - Oberwil
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
    • 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
  • Leymen - Hofstetten-Flüh
    • 1515 Swiss Solothurn buys Rotberg from the Rotberg family, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
  • Lutter - Cholholx
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
    • 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
  • Lutter - Kleinlützel
    • 1527 Swiss Solothurn buys Kleinlützel from the monastery of Kleinlützel, border between the Habsburg territories and Switzerland.
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
  • From Blochmont - Ederswiler to Delle - Buix
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia, border between France and the bishopric of Basel.
    • 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
  • Montbéliard-Porrentruy
    • 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
  • From Vaufrey - Porrentruy to Pontarlier - Fleurier
    • 1678/1679 at the treaty of Nijmegen, border between France and Germany (bishopric of Basel and Neuchâtel).
    • 1815 at the congress of Vienna.
  • From Les Fourgs - Sainte-Croix to Les Rousses - Saint-Cergue
    • 1536 border between Switzerland and Burgundy.
    • 1678/1679 at the treaty of Nijmegen.
  • From Gex - Saint-Cergue to Gex - Geneva
    • 1536 after Swiss expansion, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1601 after French expansion.
    • 1932 borders finally settled.
  • Annemasse - Geneva
    • 1536 Geneva member of the Swiss Confederation, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
  • Douvain - Geneva
    • 1569 Chablais returns to Savoy, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
  • From Thonon-les-Bains - Monthey to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Martigny
    • 15th/16th century, after Swiss expansion, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.

France-Italy

  • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - Courmayeur
    • 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
  • Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Susa
    • 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
    • 1860 Savoy ceded to France by Sardinia-Piemonte.
  • Briançon - Cesana Torinese
    • 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
    • 1349 France buys Dauphiné from the heir, border between France and Germany (Savoy and Saluzzo).
    • 1860 after Italian unification.
  • Barcelonette - Demonte
    • 1st millennium, Border between Italy and Burgundy.
    • 1481, Provence inherited by the king of France, border between France and Germany (Savoy and Saluzzo).
    • 1860 after Italian unification.
  • From Isola - Vinadio to Sospel - Camporosso
    • 1860 Italian unification and Nice ceded to France.
  • Menton - Ventimiglia
    • 1860 Italian unification, border between Italy and Mentone.
    • 1861 Mentone annexed by France.

France-Monaco

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

France-Spain

  • From Banyuls-sur-Mer - Llanca to Bourg-Madame - Puigcerdà
    • 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees.
  • Saint-Girons - Rialp
    • 985 France doesn't help its province Barcelona versus de Saracens, border between France and Barcelona.
    • 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
  • From Bagnères-de-Luchon - Vielha to Cauterets - Sallent de Gállego
    • 843 at the treaty of Verdun, border between France and Aragon.
    • 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
  • Urdos - Canfranc
    • 843 at the treaty of Verdun, border between France and Aragon. (French possession of Béarn was disputed until 1620).
    • 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.
  • Arette - Isaba
    • 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
    • 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra.
  • Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry - Baztan
    • 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra, border between Castile (Spain) and Lower Navarre.
    • 1620 France annexes Lower Navarre.
  • Cambo-les-Bains - Baztan
    • 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
    • 1512 Castile (Spain) annexes southern Navarra.
  • Hendaye - Irun
    • 843 at the treaty of Verdun, Border between France and Pamplona.
    • 1479 Aragon and Castile are unified and become known as Spain.

France-Germany

    • 17th century/1919 at the treaty of Versailles.

France-Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette - Villerupt
    • Middle Ages, between Luxembourg and Bar.
    • 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees, between France and Spain.
    • 1839 at the treaty of London.
  • Dudelange - Thionville
    • 1659 at the treaty of the Pyrenees, between France and Spain.
    • 1839 at the treaty of London.
  • Schengen - Sierck-les-Bains
    • Middle Ages, between Luxembourg and Lorraine.
    • 1661 at the treaty of Vincennes, between France and Spain.
    • 1839 at the treaty of London.

France-UK

  • Calais - Dover

Georgia-Russia

  • From Tblisi - Makhachkala to Kutaisi - Vladikavkaz
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
  • Kutaisi - Nalchik
    • 1001, Georgia acquires Abkhazia, border between Georgia and Alania.
    • 1557 Russia conquers Kabardino-Balkaria, border between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
  • Sukhumi - Cherkessk
    • 1001, Georgia acquires Abkhazia, border between Georgia and Alania.
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.
  • Sukhumi - Sochi
    • 15th century, border between Georgia and the Ubykhs.
    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.

Germany-Luxembourg

    • 1815 at the treaty of Vienna, between the (united) Netherlands and Prussia (German Confederation).
    • 1839 at the treaty of London, between Luxembourg and Prussia (German Confederation).

Germany-Netherlands

  • From Aachen - Vaals to Kleve - Gennep
    • 1815 at the Congress of Vienna, between the (united) Netherlands and Prussia (German Confederation).
  • From Kranenburg - Groesbeek to Bunde - Nieuweschans
    • 1648 at the peace of Westphalia, between the Netherlands and the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation.

Germany-Poland

    • 1945 Stalin gives Eastern Germany to Poland, border between Soviet occupied Germany and Poland.

Germany-Switzerland

  • Lörrach - Basel
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.
  • From Rheinfelden to Laufenburg
    • 1806 at the German Mediatisation (Reichsdeputationshauptschluss), between the Confederation of the Rhine (Germany) and the Republic of Helvetia (Switzerland).
  • From Waldshut-Tiengen - Döttingen to the Bodensee
    • 1648 at the treaty of Westphalia.

Greece-Republic of Macedonia

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

Greece-Turkey

    • 1913 at the treaty of London, border between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
    • 1923 at the treaty of Lausanne.

Hungary-Romania

    • 1920 at the treaty of Trianon.

Hungary-Slovakia

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

Hungary-Serbia

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

Hungary-Slovenia

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

Hungary-Ukraine

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

Italy-San Marino

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

Italy-Slovenia

  • Tarvisio - Kranjska Gora
    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.
    • 1991 Slovenian declaration of independence.
  • From Cave del Predil - Strmec na Predelu to Gorizia - Nova Gorica
    • 1947 at the treaty of Paris, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.
  • Trieste - Postojna
    • 1954 Free state Trieste dissolved, border between Italy and Yugoslavia.

Italy-Switzerland

  • Aosta - Martigny
    • 1477 Swiss ally Valais conquers Martigny, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1860 Italian unification.
  • Valtournenche - Zermatt
    • 1416 Valais allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Savoy.
    • 1860 Italian unification.
  • Domodossola - Brig
    • 1st millennium, border between Italy and Burgundy.
    • 1416 Valais allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Milan.
    • 1860 Italian unification.
  • From Domodossola - Locarno to Porlezza - Lugano
    • 1512 after Swiss conquest of Milan, border between Switzerland and Milan.
    • 1860 Italian unification.
  • From Madesimo - Splügen to Livigno - Zernez
    • 1st millennium, border between Italy and the Frankish Empire.
    • 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Milan.
    • 1860 Italian unification.
  • 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

    • 1929 Lateran Treaty

Ireland-UK

    • 1921 Independence of Ireland.

Latvia-Lithuania

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

Lithuania-Belarus

    • 1991 Belarussian and Lithuanian independence.

Lithuania-Poland

    • 1919 at the treaty of Versailles.

Lithuania-Russia

  • Kybartai - Gusev
    • 13th century, border between Lithuania and the Baltic Prussians.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
  • Tauragė - Sovetsk
    • 1923 after Lithuanian annexation, border between Lithuania and Germany.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Latvia-Russia

  • Rēzekne - Pskov
    • 1510, Russian conquest of Pskov, border between Russia and the German Order.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.
  • Rēzekne - Sebez
    • 1920 peace between Latvia and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Liechtenstein-Switzerland

  • Vaduz - Igis
    • 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
  • Vaduz - Mels
    • 1436 Inhabitants of Sargans become citizens of Swiss Zürich, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
  • Vaduz - Buchs
    • 1485 Swiss Luzern buys Werdenberg, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.
  • Bendern - Salez
    • 1458 Lords of Sax-Forstegg ally with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Brandis.
    • 1719 Creation of Liechtenstein.

Republic of Macedonia-Serbia

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

Moldova-Romania

  • Bălţi - Iaşi
    • 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Moldovan independence.
  • Cahul - Brăila
    • 1878 after Russian annexation, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Moldovan independence.

Moldova-Ukraine

    • 1991 Moldovan and Ukrainian independence.

Montenegro-Serbia

    • 1913 at the treaty of London.

Norway-Russia

    • 1826 borders fixed between Russia and Norway, border between Russia and Sweden-Norway.

Norway-Sweden

  • Halden - Uddevalla
    • 1658 at the treaty of Roskilde, border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
  • From Halden - Mellerud to Hamar - Mora
    • 10th and 11th centuries
  • From Engerdal - Idre to Trondheim - Storuman
    • 1645 at the treaty of Brömsebro, border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
  • From Bodø - Storuman to Tromsø - Kiruna
    • 16th century, Swedish king decides to use the water flux line between the Atlantic and the Baltic as border between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.

Poland-Slovakia

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

Poland-Russia

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

Poland-Ukraine

  • From Chełm - Kovel to Przemyśl - Sambir
    • 1945 after the annexation of East Poland by Stalin, border between Poland and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.
  • Ustrzyki Dolne - Uzhorod
    • 11th century, border between Poland and Hungary.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.

Portugal-Spain

  • From Faro - Huelva to Portalegre - Cáceres
    • 12th/13th century, conquered by Portugal, border between Portugal and León/Castile.
    • 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.
  • From Guarda - Salamanca to Braga - Vigo
    • 1139 Portugal becomes independent from León-Castile, border between Portugal and León-Castile.
    • 1479 Union between Castile and Aragon, the beginning of Spain.
    • 1864 Treaty of Lisbon sets border.

Romania-Ukraine

  • Sighetu Marmaţiei - Chust
    • 1919 at the treaty of Versailles, border between Romania and Czechoslovakia/Polish or Ukrainian East Galicia.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.
  • Suceava - Chernivtsi
    • 1940/1944 border between Romania and the Soviet Union.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.
  • Brăila - Izmayil
    • 1878 Romanian annexation of Dobruja, border between Romania and Russia.
    • 1991 Ukrainian independence.

Romania-Serbia

  • Drobeta-Turnu Severin - Negotin
    • 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
    • 1861 Romanian independence, border between Romania and Ottoman Empire.
    • 1878 Serbian independence.
  • Anina - Bor
    • 1284 after Serbian conquest, border between Serbia and Hungary.
    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.
  • Timişoara - Belgrade
    • 1919 at the treaty of Saint-Germain, border between Romania and Yugoslavia.
    • 2006 Serbian self-determination.

Russia-Ukraine

    • 1991 dissolvement of the Soviet Union.

Slovakia-Ukraine

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

Spain-UK

  • La Línea de la Concepción - Gibraltar
    • 1713 at the treaty of Utrecht, border between Spain and Great Britain (United Kingdom).

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    Television is an excellent system when one has nothing to lose, as is the case with a nomadic and rootless country like the United States, but in Europe the affect of television is that of a bulldozer which reduces culture to the lowest possible denominator.
    Marc Fumaroli (b. 1932)