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Hidden and Showcased Boundaries: A Field Approach

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This chapter places special emphasis on demonstrating the growing number of boundaries and checkpoints throughout the Balkans over the past 20 years. The Peninsula has abandoned enclosure models inherited from the Cold War while converting itself to a seemingly open space facilitated by the expansion of the EU. Most national borderlands are no longer the repulsive spaces they used to be. However, the scheme is not that simple, as evidenced by many field experiences. Have these remote areas succeeded in becoming proper districts?

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Notes

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    In terms of comfort, there was no significant difference on both sides of the Iron Curtain . Most bus fleets were made of old units manufactured in the 1970s–1980s.

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    A third candidate could be added to the list: the Russian Empire.

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    The location of bridges is, however, difficult to determine because no symbol indicates these artworks. Data are less reliable on this point. Ferry lines are also disregarded. They can be activated or closed quickly depending on political or economic conditions. They usually follow seasonal demand.

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    A suburb of Jannina .

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    Present Albania, north of Gjirokastër .

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Darques, R. (2017). Hidden and Showcased Boundaries: A Field Approach. In: Mapping Versatile Boundaries. Springer Geography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40925-2_2

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