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to separate the two countries e.g the border between Scotland and England, defines which country you are in. Also the Scottish law is slightly different to the English law so as soon as you cross the border, you obey that law

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Borders between countries exist to delineate the separate territories and governance of different nations. They help define rights, responsibilities, and jurisdictions across territories. Borders also serve to protect a country's sovereignty and security.

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How many counties does Lincolnshire share borders with?

Lincolnshire shares borders with four counties: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Rutland, and Leicestershire.


What is a country that has at least three borders?

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Which counties border northamptonshire?

Northamptonshire borders the counties of Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.


What does the cascades border?

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Which country borders the largest number of other counties?

China borders the largest number of other countries, with a total of 14 neighboring nations.

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What is a country that has at least three borders?

The answer depends on what kind of borders you are asking about. Almost every country has at least three borders if you include such borders as those between governmental divisions such as counties, states, provinces, territories, etc. And there are land borders and water borders.


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What is the Dublin neighbouring counties?

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China borders the largest number of other countries, with a total of 14 neighboring nations.


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Who borders Scotland?

Cumbria and Northumberland are the English counties bordering Scotland. If you mean countries, then England is the answer.


What does the cascades border?

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