These Borders Are So Weird, They're Actually Fascinating

6. Switzerland and Italy

The Monte Ceneri border Gross domestic product (GDP) estimates: $2.629 trillion (Italy) or $870 billion (Switzerland) * Area: 734 km The region's blend of Alpine beauty and cross-cultural exchange is perfectly captured by the boundary between Italy and Switzerland at Monte Ceneri. Historically, this region—denoted by the magnificent Monte Ceneri Pass—has aided in the flow of people, products, and ideas between the northern parts of Italy and the Italian-speaking Ticino canton in Switzerland. Switzerland and Italy ©Gzzz/Wikimedia Thanks to accords like the Schengen Accord, which permit passport-free travel between the two nations, people can now easily cross this border. The pass is more than just a means of transportation; it is a representation of the strong ties that exist between the cultures of Italy and Switzerland, highlighting mutual respect and shared ideals.

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