5 places that are actually in two countries
If you think it is only possible to be in one place at one time, you are wrong. Earth houses some locations that let you be in two countries at once. While nature is responsible for most of them, some of them are man-made. Here are five places in the world where you can set foot in two countries.
Mount Everest: China and Nepal
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and sits between two countries--Nepal and China. You can either try climbing the massive mountain from the southern side of Nepal or the northern side of China. Irrespective of the routes, once you reach the peak of Mount Everest, you will find yourself standing in both China and Nepal at the same time.
Baarle town: Belgium and the Netherlands
Known as the world's most complex border town, Baarle has around 20 pieces of land, among which some belong to the Netherlands while some are under Belgium. Certain enclaves of the Netherlands are fully in the midst of Belgium and vice versa. This was caused due to numerous age-old treaties, land swaps, sales, and agreements between medieval dukes that divided up the land arbitrarily.
L'Arbezie Franco-Suisse: Switzerland and France
At L'Arbezie Franco-Suisse hotel and restaurant, you can experience both Swiss and French cuisines. Built in 1863, the restaurant has Swiss and French sides with a bar in the middle. Located on the plateau des Rousse, on the border between France and Switzerland, the staircase of the hotel starts in France and you will reach Switzerland at the 13th step. Weird, right?
Pettigo town: Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Pettigo is a small village that lies on the border of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Termon River was chosen as the dividing line between the two countries by the 1925 Boundary Commission. On the Northern Ireland side, the British flag is flown with red phone booths, while the other side waves the Irish tricolor flag with white and blue booths.
Rainbow Bridge, Niagara Falls: Canada and US
Comprising three waterfalls, the Niagara Falls span the border between New York, US, and Ontario, Canada. The Horseshoe Fall is the largest of the three and is on the Canadian side. American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are smaller and on the US side. The Rainbow Bridge here links the two countries, and somewhere in the middle, you are in both US and Canada.
