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  • Most Powerful Passport in The World Ranked

    Most Powerful Passport in The World Ranked

    The most powerful passport in the world grants its holders access to many countries without a prior visa. As determined by the Henley passport index, which measures the number of countries you may visit without one. Many factors, including regional agreements, political stability, economic strength, and diplomatic ties determine the passport’s power. The more countries a passport holder can visit without obtaining a visa or visa-on-arrival privileges, the more powerful the passport is considered.

    This year, the Henley passport index has released the passport power ranking. The holders of these passports can travel visa-free to the majority of international destinations their passports allow. Travelers will not be required to pay extra fees for each person they are traveling with if they are permitted to enter these countries without a visa. Without a visa, you may go anywhere globally at any time, saving you time and effort.

    The World’s Most Powerful Passports 2024

    COUNTRIESVISA-FREE DESTINATIONS
    France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain194
    Finland, South Korea, Sweden193
    Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands192
    Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, UK191
    Greece, Malta, Switzerland190
    Czech Republic, New Zealand, Poland189
    Canada, Hungary, United States188
    Estonia, Lithuania187
    Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia186
    Iceland185

    It is however important to keep in mind that having a powerful passport does not necessarily mean that citizens on the list above can easily migrate to and settle in other countries. In many cases, the most powerful passport allows for short-term travel and entry for tourism or business purposes. Migration policies are entirely separate from passport strength. Countries have their own immigration laws, regulations, and visa policies. With the conditions and requirements for anyone wishing to move there permanently or for an extended period. You might still need a job seeker visa to work and live in a country ranked for visa-free travel.

    If you’re an international student, also check out the list of Fully Funded Scholarships in 2024 for International Students.

  • Move to Canada as FG Aims to Fill 432,000 Labour Gap

    Move to Canada as FG Aims to Fill 432,000 Labour Gap

    The federal government of Canada aims to welcome nearly 432,000 immigrants to Canada this year, as a part of a three-year plan to fill critical labour-market gaps and support a post-pandemic economic recovery.

    The annual immigration levels plan, tabled in Parliament Monday, projects Canada will admit 431,645 permanent residents in 2022, followed approximately by 447,000 in 2023 and 451,000 in 2024. The majority of the permanent resident spots – 56 per cent – will be designated for immigrants coming to Canada to fill job vacancies this year.

    Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how key immigrants are to Canada’s success, as newcomers fill many front-line jobs.

    “When I talk to restaurants, machine shops, health care providers or virtually any other business, I see help-wanted signs in windows,” Mr. Fraser said.

    “By launching what is the most ambitious immigration plan in the history of Canada, we are going to equip the Canadian economy with the workers it needs.”

    Canada need working class immigrants

    Ottawa says immigration accounts for 100 per cent of labour-force growth and, with five million Canadians set to retire by the end of this decade, the worker-to-retiree ratio will drop – demonstrating the need for increased immigration.

    Goldy Hyder, president and chief executive officer of the Business Council of Canada, said the number of job vacancies in the country is near an all-time high and immigration will be a key driver of pandemic recovery. He welcomed the government’s immigration targets Monday, but he said the plan must be supported by increased processing capability and supports for newcomers.

    “To help meet these new targets, we urge the government to expand the immigration system’s processing capacity by adding new processing centres, updating outdated IT systems, and increasing recruitment and training of border agents and settlement services personnel. A growing workforce should also be accompanied by increased investments in public services, housing, and infrastructure,” Mr. Hyder said in a statement.

    Mr. Fraser said the government recently hired 500 new processing staff and set aside $85-million in new funding to reduce application backlogs.

    NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan urged the government to introduce special immigration levels to give the 500,000 migrant workers already in Canada a path to settlement and help address the labour-skill shortage.

    While the government plans to increase the number of economic immigrants it welcomes to Canada over the next three years, from nearly 242,000 this year to more than 267,000 in 2024, it will simultaneously reduce the number of refugees to whom it offers safe haven. Canada will resettle approximately 77,000 refugees this year, 74,000 in 2023 and 62,500 in 2024. Mr. Fraser said resettlement numbers will gradually decrease as Canada follows through with its commitment to resettle 40,000 Afghan refugees over the next two years. More than 7,550 Afghan refugees have been resettled in Canada since last August.

    The reduction in refugee-resettlement targets – particularly the government’s plan to accept more privately sponsored refugees than government-assisted refugees – has sparked concern for advocates.

    “The responsibility to resettle refugees lies with the government – to reflect that responsibility, the government should resettle more refugees than private citizens. Yet the levels show private sponsors are being asked to do one and a half times as much resettlement as the government,” the Canadian Council for Refugees said in a statement.

    How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa

    If you are looking to settle in Canada, here are some helpful links to get you started

    Overall immigration levels have grown substantially since the Liberals took power in 2015. Numbers continued to grow until 2020, when Canada only admitted 184,500 newcomers because of the challenges posed by the pandemic. Shuttered overseas visa offices, closed borders, quarantine restrictions and challenges booking flights heavily affected the immigration system.

    Immigration numbers rebounded in 2021, when Canada welcomed 405,000 new permanent residents – breaking the all-time record set in 1913. The majority of the newcomers were already in Canada on temporary status, including temporary foreign workers in the skilled trades, health care and technology, and international students.

    The government has not tabled an immigration levels plans since October, 2020. It normally announces it immigration targets by Nov. 1, but last year’s plan was delayed because of the federal election.

  • Top 4 Affordable Chain-Hotels in Istanbul Turkey

    Top 4 Affordable Chain-Hotels in Istanbul Turkey

    Chain-hotels are hotels that are part of a group of other hotels which are being operated by the same company/owner. Turkey has a lot of these chain hotels because, Turkey is home to a lot of textiles and building materials as well as interior decoration materials thus, attracting business people every year to Turkey especially Istanbul In order to accommodate visitors/tourists, Istanbul has built and still building amazing hotels, especially affordable chain-hotels.

    Affordable Chain-Hotels

    Elite World Business Affordable Chain-Hotels

    Location: Gültepe, Şht. Zafer Kızıltaş Sk. No:1, 34295 Küçükçekmece, Istanbul

    The Elite World Business hotel is very close to the major road which is a great advantage because, guests can move around using the city metro-bus, taxi or the hotel service bus. The hotel price per night ranges from 50 euros to 80 Euros and customers can select from a wide range of room options (Twin-bed room, Double-bed room, Deluxe room, Suite and King Suite room) depending on their budget.

    Facilities at the hotel includes free WiFi, Gym & Spa, dining hall, restaurant, Meetings and event hall (for organizing business meetings and other social events).

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    the Elite World Hotel is a chain-hotel meaning that, the hotel has other branches, a total number of 7 (Elite World Sapanca, Elite World Van, Elite World Marmaris, Elite world Prestige, Elite World Asia, Elite World Europe and Elite World Business) in Istanbul in which the prices might differs.

    The Double-tree by Hilton Istanbul Avcilar

    Location: Cihangir, D-100 Güney Yan Yolu No:289, 34310 Avcılar, Istanbul

    The Double-tree by Hilton is an amazing hotel with unique architecture. Locate between the international exhibition centers Tüyap Ataturk Airport, the hotel has about 231 rooms with 150 standard, 59 deluxe, 15 premium, 7 suites with lake, sea and city views. Facilities at the hotel includes, free WiFi, Car park, Gym and Spa Center, meeting and other even hall and a dining room.

    The Double-tree by Hilton has other of its hotel branches scattered in different locations in Istanbul and they are; Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Topkapi, Double-tree by Hilton Istanbul Moda, Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Piyalepasa, Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul Avcilar, Double-tree by Hilton Istanbul Sirkeci, Double-tree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe, and Double-tree by Hilton Istanbul Tuzla. The price per room may differ but it ranges from 45 Euro – 90 Euros.

    The Radisson Blue Hotel Ottomare

    Location: Kazlıçeşme, Abay Cd. No: 223, 34020 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul.

    If you like the sea view or you are among those that like to wake up to the amazing glitter of the sea on sun-set then the Radisson Blue Hotel Ottomare is the best hotel for you. the hotel facility includes, free WiFi, Car park, Gym and Spa Center, meeting and other even hall and a dining room. The hotel has both indoor and outdoor swimming pool for swimming and relaxation at all times.

    Like the Elite World and the Double-tree by Hilton, the Radisson Blue hotel is also a chain-hotel scattered in Istanbul. These ranges from the Radisson Blue hotel located in Sisli, to Radisson Blue hotel Pera, Radisson Blue Bosphorus hotel, Radisson Blue hotel Tuzla, Radisson Blue hotel Vadistanbul, Radisson Blue hotel Istanbul Asia, and Radisson Blue hotel Batisehir.

  • 5 Exotic Islands to Visit for Vacation in Africa

    5 Exotic Islands to Visit for Vacation in Africa

    Most times, people just imagine that Africa is home to deserts, jungles, forests and Savannah thus, many people’s impression of places to visit in Africa includes the Safari experience such as the Safari tour to Maasai Mara, the experience of the Sahara Dunes in Morocco, the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana, Mount Mulanje in Malawi, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Lekki Conservation Center in Nigeria.

    However, Africa also have a lot of exotic seashores that can be very fascinating for individuals, families or lover’s vacation.  

    1) The Cape Verde Islands

    Location: Sal beach in Santa Maria, Cape Verde

    Cape Verde is one of the significant islands on the West African coast of Africa. With a focus on tourism and foreign investment, the island has been assembled in a way to satisfy the tastes of tourists from the white and sprawling sand to the sparkly crystal water and the neatness of the beach environment as well as the boat tour and the water sport activities. One of the best places to visit while on the Island is the Sal beach (Sal meant salt in Portuguese language), located in the main town of Santa Maria. The Sal beach is one of the popular visited places on the Island because of its beautiful pastel colored houses.

    2) The Comoros Island

    Location: Comoros Beach

    The Comoros island is off the coast of East Africa known for its peace and tranquility.  This is definitely a destination for relaxation, reflection and water sport. In case you are worried that your vacation date might not fall in summer. Well the Comoros island got your back because, you can actually visit Comoros and the beaches anytime given that, Comoros has only two seasons of hot & humid which happen from November to April, and the dry season from May to October.  

    3) The Mahe Island

    Location: Seychelles

    Seychelles located in Eastern coast of Africa; the Mahe Island in Seychelles is the largest among others. Named after Bertrand-Francois Mahe de La Bourbonnais, (a French governor of Isle de France, currently Mauritius), the island is beautiful with a lot of mountains and gorgeous beaches. There are also a lot of exotic and fancy hotels with beautiful atmosphere for love and relaxation on the Island.

    4) The Pralin Island

    Location: Seychelles

    The Praslin Island is the second largest island in Seychelles. The island was formerly used as a hideout place for most rich Arab-merchants and other business people even politicians, but currently, the island has been expanded to include all tourists. The island holds more hotels, beaches and interesting restaurants

    5) Seal Island

    Location: Near Cape Town in South Africa

    Located along the Southern coast of Africa, the Seal islands holds gorgeous crystal blue Indian Ocean and amazing beaches. The island is named Seal island due to the amount of Cape fur seals found on the island. If you are a lover of nature, then you might want to have the wonderful experience the view that Seal island has or even taking a walk along the lovely beaches.

  • Africa is not a Country!

    Africa is not a Country!

    Is it ignorance, sarcasm, a mockery, or affront when people ask or make statements like, “are you from Africa? Where is Africa, what country is that?”

    Regardless of the reasons, the knowledge of Africa as a continent is universal which everyone ought to know, or should know. In fact, Africa is too ancient, too beautiful, too blessed, too big to be mistaken as a country. Therefore, it is worth the effort to summarize what this amazing continent, Africa is all about once more as many have done before now.

    Number of countries in Africa

    Among the 7 continents in world, Africa has the highest number of countries (54 countries) followed by Europe (51 countries), Asia (50 countries), North America (23 countries), Australia (14 countries), South America (12 countries), and Antarctica (0 country).

    Africa is the second largest by land area (30,370,000 km2) and also the second largest by population with more than 1.3 billion people.

    The continent currently holds about 54 independent countries divided geographically from North, West, East, South and Central/Middle Africa. This division was done by the UN (United Nations) Division Statistics.  

    Northern African Countries

    The countries in the North of Africa are 7 in number. These are Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.

    Western African Countries

    The Western side of Africa has a total number of 17 countries. These are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

    Eastern African Countries

    The Eastern part of Africa has the highest number of Countries which are a total number of 19 countries. These are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Reunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

    Southern African Countries

    There are only a total number of 5 countries in the Southern part of Africa. These are Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland.

    Central/Middle African Countries

    These are a group of 9 countries such as Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Sao Tome & Principle.

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    All the African Countries and their flags

    Finally, Africa a continent with such a large population, land area and resources including a large number of independent Countries should never be called or mistaken a country. Africa is a proud continent. Its Pride comes from been able to stand strong in beauty, natural resources and human capital after a long term slavery, colonialism, and all kinds of human cruelty.

  • Breathtaking Places to Visit in Dubai on a Low Budget

    Breathtaking Places to Visit in Dubai on a Low Budget

    Dubai is one of the 7 emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Unlike Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain, Dubai has been drawing the world’s attention to itself due to its massive constructions such as skyscrapers and tall buildings, its culinary flavors of over 200 cultures and many more adventurous packages.

    Knowing where to visit in a city or a country before visiting will save you a lot of troubles with time and money factor. Knowing the best time, dates and seasons for the purpose of your trip is even better. While focusing on tips on how to tour around Dubai with a low budget, here is a list of striking and glamorous places to visit in Dubai.

    The Burj Khalifa

    Burj Khalifa

    The Burj Dubai, renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of the President of the UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan, is truly the beauty and the most famous point of tourist attraction of the city. The building has 829.8 meters making it the tallest building in the world.

    What even makes it special is the fact that, the building has an observation deck on the 128 floors from which the beauty of Dubai (the desert on one side and the sea on the other side) can be viewed from the skyscraper. The view is more beautiful and mesmerizing at night due to the city-lights panoramas.

    You might want to buy the ticket of tour for the Burj Khalifa online on time for a better price via https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/. Buying the ticket will also save you the stress of queue for buying ticket at the observation deck or any other place in the building. The best touring day is Monday to Thursdays. Weekends are extremely busy.  

    The Dubai Mall

    the Dubai Mall.
    Source: Shutter stock

    The Dubai Mall is a very glamorous mall very close to the Burj Khalifa. In fact, the Mall location in a way, provides entrance to the Burj Khalifa. Mall has over 1,200 shops and about 150 restaurants, an indoor theme park, gaming zone, cinema complex, ice-skating rink, internal waterfall, and a very big Aquarium that has an Underwater Zoo.

    Aside the beauty of the mall, the mall has been attracting people from all over the world due to the Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February and the Dubai Summer Surprise Festival in July and August at the mall where things can be bought extremely cheaply for reselling or for personal use.

    If you planning a trip to Dubai to shop, you might want to plan your trip within the above month in order to save more money. While shopping, you can take a look around the Mall’s Aquarium.

    The Dubai Aquarium

    Dubai Aquarium

    The Dubai Aquarium is located inside of the Dubai mall. Consequently, one can easily take a break from shopping to touring around the aquarium which have over 33,000 aquatic animals with about 140 different species. the aquarium which can hold up to 10 million liters of water has provisions for Shark diving and Shark walker, Cage snorkeling, Scuba diving.

    While you can visit the aquarium any day, the best time is between 10 am to 5 pm.

    The Dubai Fountain

    Dubai Fountain

    The Dubai Fountain, very close to the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, is a performing fountain. Performing fountain? Yes, the fountain dance around in a choreograph-like system dance with a lot of sparkles of different colored lights and a groovy music. A lot of people gather around to watch this amazing view while others can book to ride inside the water around dancing fountain. The best day to visit the fountain is Saturdays to Thursdays and the best time to visit the fountain is evenings.

    The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Aquarium and the Dubai Fountain are close to each other, making it easier to have experience of everything at once. If you leave your hotel, holiday home or family house (whatever the accommodation option) very early in the morning, you can have all of these experience in just a day.

  • Most Stunning Places to visit in Turkey for Tourism and Leisure

    Most Stunning Places to visit in Turkey for Tourism and Leisure

    Are you in Turkey, or planning a short transit layover in Turkey and wondering where to visit in Turkey?

    Turkey has many sophisticated places to visit that can make your stay worth it.

    As one of the biggest aquarium complexes of the world, Antalya Aquarium offers inspiration, entertainment and education all at once.

    Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey is a friendly country located on a crossroad between Europe and Asia. It is quite interesting how this particular country has been gifted with a space and possessions in more than one continent. The East Thrace in Turkey is a part of Europe while the Anatolian peninsula is a part of Asia divided by the sea of Marmara.

    Bosphorus Bridge

    Bosphorus Bridge

    Located in Istanbul, the Bosphorus bridge connects Asia and Europe together thus in the same city, you have the European side and the Asian side of Istanbul. Surrounding the bridge are nice and supplicated historic buildings and restaurants with nice cuisine.

    Part of the Bosphorus, there are also boat cruise usually every summer, sometimes in spring season too. The boats can be as private as One person booking or more persons. It tours round the water, under the bridge and the surroundings for about 30 minutes or more.

    Cappadocia balloon tour

    Cappadocia balloon tour

    There are more than 10 companies that make ballon tour in Cappadocia and they include Skyway Balloons, Atmosfer Balloons, Royal Balloon, Cappadocia Balloons, Anatolian Balloons, Voyager Balloons, Göreme Balloons, Göreme Balloons, Ürgüp Balloons, Cappadocia Balloon Turca, Sultan Balloons, Kaya Balloons.

    Pamukkale

    Pamukkale

    Located in Denizli in the Aegean region, the Pamukkale (in Turkish) means “cotton castle” is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing water.

    The Pamukkale was formed by calcium deposits from the hot spring in the area. The site is beautiful and the water is breathtaking especially when you walk barefoot from the base to the top

    Konyaalti Beach

    Konyaalti Beach

    The Konyaalti is located on the East of Antalya old town center. The beach has a lot of relaxation facilities but sun loungers and umbrellas have to be rented.

    Fathiye

    Fathiye

    Located in Fathiye is a tourist attraction due to the mountainous view.

    Antalya Aquarium

    The Antalya Aquarium is the world’s biggest tunnel aquarium consisting of aquarium and “snow world” closed area. It has 64 Tanks with a water volume of 6800 cubic meters.

  • Life After COVID-19: Aviointeriors Leads with Innovative Seat Design for Economy Fliers

    Life After COVID-19: Aviointeriors Leads with Innovative Seat Design for Economy Fliers

    Concerns about the safety of passengers on flight in the aftermath of the global pandemic (COVID-19) has been on the rise. There is the need for the compulsory use of face masks and it has become essential that passengers need to maintain a distance of approximately six feet or two meters from others.  

    As part of the solution to the safety of passengers, especially the economic fliers, an Italian firm Aviointeriors known to have been producing aircraft cabin interiors and passengers’ seats for over 40 years, has come up with an interesting new seat design that would best ensure a safe distance between passengers. 

    Janus and Glassafe Seats Design

    The two new seat designs were called the “Janus seat” and the “Glassafe seat”. Plans for the both seat designs were released by Aviointeriors on the 20th of this month (April 2020). 

    source: Aviointeriors 

    The “Janus seats” contain three seats in a row that prevents passengers from directly facing each other in a close proximity. The middle seat is made to face the back while the rest of the seats face the front thus, it was called a “two face Janus”. Each seat has a shield around it believed to have been “made of transparent material” that act to “prevent breath propagation”  

    The “Glassafe seats” has some protective shield that not only separates passengers but “to reduce the probability of contamination by virus or any other.” 

    Aviointeriors told CNN that many airlines have already started showing interest in both the Jenus and the Glassafe seat designs thus, the company is currently going through the engineering design steps. In fact, the company believes and promised to deliver the newly designed seats within 6 months. 

    Although the company has acknowledged the weight nature of the “Glassafe” design but they insist, having such a design is better than flying with an empty middle seat. 

    Satisfied that both designs are suitable for narrow and wide body aircraft, the company went ahead to file patent applications for the both designs.

  • Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Qatar for Tourism and Vacation

    Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Qatar for Tourism and Vacation

    Qatar is a rich Arab state occupying a small peninsula extending into the Persian Gulf to the north of Saudi Arabia, east of Bahrain and west of the United Arab Emirates.

    It has plenty of attractions that are sure to make your time in Qatar a memorable one.

    If you are in Qatar for a holiday, here’s a list of places to visit in Qatar.

    Sealine Beach

    The Sealine beach is known to be one of the top places to visit in Qatar. This resort is located amidst the dunes of the Arabian desert by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea.

    One can go there to relax, sail surfing, horse riding or dune bashing, which remains a popular sport for both Qataris and travelers.

    National Museum of Qatar

    The National Museum of Qatar is located across from the Corniche in Doha.

    The main highlight of the Museum is the display of local history.  Exhibits at this museum also feature artifacts that give an insight on the history of Qatar.

    The National Museum Qatar, pulls large masses of tourists that helps to promote tourism in Qatar.

    It also showcase the beautiful art and architecture common around the region.

    Corniche Qatar

    The Doha Corniche is a waterfront promenade extending for seven kilometers along Doha Bay in the capital city of Doha, Qatar.

    Annual celebrations of national holidays such as Qatar National Day and National Sports Day are centered on the Doha Corniche. It is a popular place in Doha.

    The Corniche has cafes, restaurants, outdoor exercise facilities and a running track. You can choose to go relax, eat or do other fun things.

    Souq Waqif

    Souq Waqif is a wonderful place to shop and dine. The Souq is within walking distance from Doha Corniche.

    The souq is noted for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. You can also find dozens of restaurants and Shisha lounges there.

    The Pearl-Qatar

    The Pearl in Doha, is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.

    The Pearl offers luxurious living to a multitude of refined tastes.

    A self-sustaining real estate development that includes all the amenities and lifestyle privileges any resident or guest could ask for.

    The Pearl offers apartments, villas, townhouses, diverse leisure and entertainment facilities, award-winning marinas and beautiful serene beaches.

     

    Aspire park Qatar

    Aspire Park is located in Aspire Zone, in the southern district of Al Waab in Doha, Qatar. It covers an area of 88 hectares and it is Doha’s biggest park.

    It is a great place to have picnics and family outdoors while overlooking the Aspire Tower, especially at night.

    It has wide variety of facilities, which includes smooth paths going in and around the park on which kids can bike and scoot around safely.

    It has a lake, two playgrounds, running tracks, open spaces and much more—a perfect place for you to relax. With its three cafés.

     

  • Top 11 Most Fascinating International Borders in the World

    Top 11 Most Fascinating International Borders in the World

    What do you imagine when you think of international borders between countries?

    For me, I imagine a heavily armed security checkpoints, or, perhaps, unremarkable, isolated, and imaginary dividers between two pieces of land.

    In reality, however, a political map shows how messy these boundaries—often invisible, but occasionally obvious—can be.

    You’ll find countries surrounded on all sides by other countries, and countries scattered in pieces throughout other countries.

    Some borders, though, are truly fascinating and downright beautiful. Listed below—in no particular order—are some of the most fascinating international borders on mother earth.

    1. Where Asia Meets Europe

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    (c) Facebook | Five countries link Asia to Europe —Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia—which are technically part of both continents

    Turkey is a country that crosses two continents – Asia and Europe, full of rich dance and music, from the bustling city of Istanbul to the fairy caves in Cappadocia.