Between Borders: A Guide to the World's Enclaves, Exclaves, and Territorial Anomalies

What happens when international borders don't follow the rules? Dive into the fascinating world of geographical anomalies, where territories exist as islands within other nations, cities are divided by invisible lines, and countries maintain fragments of land far from their shores. Through twenty compelling case studies spanning six continents, this comprehensive guide examines the world's most intriguing enclaves, exclaves, and territorial discontinuities. From the complex patchwork of Baarle-Hertog to the strategic outpost of Kaliningrad, each chapter unravels the historical circumstances, political challenges, and daily realities of life in these unique places. This book offers an accessible yet thorough exploration of how these exceptional territories challenge our understanding of nationalism, sovereignty, and identity in the modern world