The Baarle border maze

misslily Border Hopscotch

misslily The pandemic border split

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misslily The restaurant loophole

misslily The gas and tax differences

misslily Move the front door, move the front door! It decides your country in the town of Baarle!

misslily The pandemic border split

Fun Fact

Double police forces: If a crime occurs on the border, Belgian and Dutch police officers often arrive together to decide who has jurisdiction.

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Glossary

enclave (noun)
A portion of territory entirely surrounded by a foreign country. In Baarle, residents navigate daily life across twenty-two Belgian enclaves nested within the Netherlands.

Quiz

How many mayors does the combined town of Baarle have?

Gossip

Which rule would you follow?

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How did Baarle restaurant owners bypass early closing laws in the past?

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Which country's police force has jurisdiction if a crime happens on the Belgian side of Baarle?

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What bizarre situation occurred in some Baarle shops during the 2020 pandemic?

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How does Baarle handle its underground infrastructure like sewage?

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What unique feature exists on the front doors of houses split by the border in Baarle?

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Why do Baarle residents frequently cross the street to buy gasoline or groceries?

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Which of these public services is shared jointly by both municipalities in Baarle?