types of boundaries

language boundary

boundary that separates different language speakers

ex. many European countries (Spain, France, Portugal)

physical boundary

major physical features such as a desert, mountain ranges, and/or water bodies that serves as a means of separation

ex. Sahara Desert

geometric boundary

straight lines that serve as political boundaries that are unrelated to physical and /or cultural differences

ex. USA and Canada

cultural political boundary

political boundary that separates different cultures

ex. former Yugoslavia

religious boundary

boundary that separates different religions

antecedent boundary

boundary that was created before the present day cultural landscape developed

subsequent boundary

boundaries that are created as a result of long term processes

superimposed boundary

a boundary that has been forced upon the inhabitants of an area to solve a problem and/or conflict

relic boundary

a boundary that ceases to exist, however the imprint of the boundary still remains on the cultural landscape