Countries

Disputes

Argentina and the UK

The border dispute between Argentina and the UK centers around the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands. Argentina claims these territories as part of its territory, but the UK has maintained control over them.

Azerbaijan and Armenia

The border between Azerbaijan and Armenia has been a source of tension since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The two sides have fought a war over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the border remains disputed.

Belarus and Lithuania

The border between Belarus and Lithuania has been a source of tension since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Bhutan and China

The border between Bhutan and China has been a source of tension for many years. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and there have been several skirmishes along the border in recent years.

Bolivia and Chile

The border between Bolivia and Chile has been a source of tension since the 19th century. Bolivia lost its access to the Pacific Ocean in a war with Chile in the late 1800s, and has been seeking to regain a sovereign corridor to the sea ever since.

Cambodia and Thailand

The border between Cambodia and Thailand has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the Preah Vihear temple. The two countries have gone to war over the temple in the past, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

China and India

The border between China and India has been a source of tension since the two countries fought a war in 1962. The two sides continue to dispute the boundary, and there have been several skirmishes along the border in recent years.

China and Japan

The border between China and Japan has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the issue of the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. The two countries have conflicting claims over the islands, and the border remains disputed.

China and Taiwan

China claims Taiwan as a part of its territory, but Taiwan operates as an independent country with its own government and military. This has created tension between the two countries and led to international recognition of Taiwan being limited.

China and the Philippines

The border between China and the Philippines has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the ownership of several islands in the South China Sea. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

China and Vietnam

The border between China and Vietnam has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the ownership of several islands in the South China Sea. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Colombia and Venezuela

The border between Colombia and Venezuela has been a source of tension for many years, particularly due to the large influx of refugees from Venezuela into Colombia. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Eritrea and Ethiopia

The border between Eritrea and Ethiopia has been a source of tension since Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993. The two countries have fought a border war in the late 1990s, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

France and Italy

The border between France and Italy has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the issue of the disputed region of Savoy. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed.

Greece and Turkey

The border between Greece and Turkey has been a source of tension for decades, particularly over the issue of Cyprus. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, with the northern part controlled by Turkish Cypriots and the southern part controlled by Greek Cypriots.

India and Pakistan

The border between India and Pakistan has been a source of tension since the two countries gained independence from Britain in 1947. The two countries have fought several wars over the disputed region of Kashmir, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Iran and Iraq

The border between Iran and Iraq has been a source of tension for many years, particularly due to their different political and religious systems. The two countries have fought a long and bloody war in the 1980s, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Israel and Palestine

The border between Israel and Palestine is one of the most contentious in the world. The two sides have been engaged in a long-standing conflict over borders, resources, and the status of Jerusalem.

Israel and Palestine

The border between Israel and Palestine has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the issue of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The two sides have been in conflict for decades, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Mexico and the United States

The border between Mexico and the United States has been a source of tension for many years, particularly due to the issue of illegal immigration. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Morocco and Western Sahara

The border between Morocco and Western Sahara has been a source of tension since Spain withdrew from the territory in 1975. Morocco claims Western Sahara as part of its territory, but the indigenous Sahrawi people seek independence for the region.

Nicaragua and Honduras

The border between Nicaragua and Honduras has been a source of tension for many years, particularly over the ownership of several islands in the Caribbean Sea. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed.

North Korea and South Korea

The border between North Korea and South Korea has been a source of tension since the end of the Korean War in 1953. The two countries have not signed a peace treaty, and the border remains one of the most heavily militarized in the world.

Peru and Ecuador

The border between Peru and Ecuador has been a source of tension for many years, particularly due to the dispute over the ownership of several oil-rich areas along the border. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed.

Russia and Ukraine

The border between Russia and Ukraine has been a source of tension since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The two countries have been at odds over the Crimea region, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. The border remains disputed in several areas.

Serbia and Kosovo

The border between Serbia and Kosovo has been a source of tension since Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Serbia does not recognize Kosovo's independence, and the border remains disputed.

Sudan and South Sudan

The border between Sudan and South Sudan has been a source of tension since South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the border remains disputed in several areas.

Syria and Turkey

The border between Syria and Turkey has been a source of tension since the Syrian Civil War broke out in 2011. Turkey has been supporting opposition groups in the conflict, and has also established military outposts in northern Syria.

Venezuela and Guyana

The border between Venezuela and Guyana has been a source of tension since the late 19th century. The two countries have not agreed on a formal boundary, and the issue remains unresolved.

Yemen and Saudi Arabia

The border between Yemen and Saudi Arabia has been a source of tension for many years. The two countries have a long history of conflict, and the border remains disputed in several areas.