Bizarre Borders: These Countries Share Some Seriously Strange Lines

2. Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia

Border: Trilateral border point near Bratislava Area: N/A Est. Gross Domestic Product: $226 billion (Slovakia) / $613 billion (Austria) / $53,284 million (Hungary)* The tripoint, or meeting point of Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary, is a unique geographical wonder located close to Bratislava. A triangular picnic table marks this location, signifying a unique instance of harmony and shared space inside the intricate web of European borders.

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Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary @uspn/Pinterest This is a sign of the friendly and cooperative relations between these countries—visitors can eat in three different countries in one sitting. This unusual border configuration shows the flexibility and camaraderie that can coexist with the inflexible boundaries of national states.

3. China and Nepal

Border: Mount Everest Area: Over 1,414 km* long Est. Gross Domestic Product: $46.097 billion (Nepal) / $17.52 trillion (China)* One of the world's highest international borders, it spans the peak of Everest and reaches incredible heights. Nepal and China share this boundary. This natural border, which rises to a height of almost 29,000 feet, not only divides two countries but also brings them together in the Himalayas' magnificent magnificence.

China and Nepal ©Urusa Sharma/Microsoft The Friendship Highway, which runs from the border to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is a representation of the mix of solidarity and difficulty that this border offers. Because of the harsh weather and difficult ascent, there aren't many people on Everest, but even so, the mountain's summit is a remarkable example of both the power of nature and human aspiration, making it a particularly breathtaking boundary.