LINES AT SEA: THE ISLANDS THAT DEFY UNIQUE SOVEREIGNTY AND THE CURIOUS CASE OF MÄRKET LIGHTHOUSE
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✍️ The article discusses the concept of islas marítimas, or maritime islands, and explores several examples of islands that are divided between two or more countries.
👉 Märket, a small island in the Baltic Sea, is divided between Sweden and Finland due to a historical anomaly involving a lighthouse. 👉 Usedom, an island in the Baltic Sea, was divided between Germany and Poland after World War II, and has since become a symbol of European integration. 👉 Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, a small island in the Caribbean, has been divided between France and the Netherlands since the 17th century, with a unique history and culture. 👉 Hans, a small island in the Arctic Ocean, was the site of a decades-long dispute between Canada and Denmark over ownership. 👉 Diómedes, a pair of small islands in the Bering Strait, is divided between Russia and the United States, with a unique history and culture.
-- #Märket #Usedom #SaintMartin/SintMaarten #Hans #Diómedes #BalticSea #Caribbean #ArcticOcean #BeringStrait #geography
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