World’s smallest boundary of 85 meters between Spain-Morocco

Last updated:March 18, 2025, 13:22 IST

Do you know that the world’s smallest international border is only 85 meters long? This border is a rock, which is known as Penon de Velge de la Gomera, which is in North Africa. Know how the sea …Read more

If you are asked that the world’s longest international border is between which two countries, then your answer will be Canada and America. These two countries share the longest internationals with each other. But which is the smallest international border on earth? It is between which two countries? So very few people will know the answer. In such a situation, let us tell you that the smallest boundary in the world is only 85 meters, which connects Spain and Morocco. You will be surprised to know, but it is associated with a small rock. The name of this rock is Penon de Velles de la Gomera, which is in North Africa. This rock is very special, as it is part of the world’s smallest national border. The area of ​​this rock is about 19,000 square meters. In 1564, it was occupied by Pedro de Estopinon, a commander from Spain, since then it has been part of Spain.

Morocco described it several times, but Spain never left it. Spain soldiers live there who protect it. Let us know that the ground border of Spain is about 2000 km long. This international border is bordered by Portugal and France. But Spain also has small boundaries associated with many countries, such as Andora, Gibraltar (United Kingdom) and Morocco. Of these, the 85 meter limit with Morocco is the smallest. This border connects the penone and wage to the coast of Morocco. The rock is one of the special areas of Spain that are in North Africa. These include Seuta, Melilla, Penon De Alhusmas, Chaffarinas Island and Isla De Perejil. They are under Spain, but are not considered the whole country. Earlier this rock was an island. In 1934, a earthquake struck and made a small route, after which the island became a peninsula. Since then, this 85 -meter limit is called the smallest boundary in the world.

Now only Spain soldiers live at this place. They monitor her and their contingent changes every month. You will be surprised to know, but tell that there is no water and electricity there. In such a situation, Spain’s naval brings goods to soldiers from ships. Morocco often claims this. In 2012, some people climbed this small mountain, who were from a committee to liberate Seutta and Melila. He removed the flag of Spain and put the flag of Morocco. All this lasted for minutes. Spain soldiers quickly removed the flag of Morocco and caught them. It was then considered a small attack. This was the last time someone came from outside on this rock. Penon give welles may be a small and deserted place, but Spain does not want to hand over it to Morocco, while it is far from its ground border.