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Gibraltar isn't the world's weirdest border

In fact, it may not even be close. Here's the competition...

17 August 2013

9:00 AM

17 August 2013

9:00 AM

Borders are fascinating places. The subtle changes in scenery and atmosphere as you near the limits of one territory and enter the orbit of the other; the way fencing gets higher and fiercer. Then there’s the shuffling of papers and passports, the opening of suitcases, car boots and, sometimes, wallets.

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