Preceded the development of the cultural landscape, unpopulated zone between populated areas
Antecedent boundary
A straight line or are drowns by people that does not closely follow any physical features
Geometric boundary
Natural boundaries between areas such as oceans, deserts and mountains
Physical geographic boundaries
When a boundary separates natural resources that may be used by both countries
Allocational boundary dispute (resource dispute)
When two or more parties disagree over how to interpret the legal documents or maps that identify the boundary
Definitonal boundary
A type of subsequent border that takes into account already - existing cultural of physical landscapes
Consequent Boundary
Without territory connected to an ocean
Landlocked states
Boundary that has been abandoned for political purpose, but evidence of it still exists on the landscape
Relic boundary
Coastal states have limited sovereignty for up to 24 nautical miles where they can enforce laws on customs, immigration and sanitation
Contiguous zone
Territories that are part of a state, yet geographically separated from the main state by one or more countries
Exclaves
Divide people according to some cultural division such as language, religion, or ethnicity
Cultural boundaries
Militarized boundary
created while the cultural landscape is evolving and is subject to change over time
Subsequent boundary
Boundaries that have checkpoints where a passport or vise are required to enter the country
Controlled borders
Coastal states can explore, extract minerals, and mange natural resources up to 200 nautical miles
Exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
A border that is drawn taking into account language, ethnicity, religion, or there cultural traits
Cultural consequent boundary
Unguarded and people can cross it easily, with little or no political intervention
Open boundary
Drawn by outside powers and may have ignored existing cultural patterns lack conformity to natural features
Superimposed boundary
established by legal document , such as a treaty that divides one entity from another ( invisible line )
Defined boundary
Water beyond any country's EEZ that is open to all states
High Seas
Meaning they are usually related to cultural phenomena
Ethnographic
A division that uses already - existing natural features that divide a territory such as rivers, deserts, or mountains
Physical consequent boundary
How a boundary will be maintained, how it will be function, and what goods and people will be allowed to cross
Administered boundary
One identified by physical objects placed on the landscape
Demarcated boundary
Drawn on a map by a cartographer to show the limits of space
Delimited boundary