The countries’ borders that are visible from space
Feb 21, 2022
At first glance, it might seem that human activity is relatively insignificant compared to high mountain ranges and vast oceans when viewing the globe from space.
But if you look closely, human activity has become so all-encompassing that it can be seen on any continent on Earth. The most exciting fact is that even political borders can be discerned from space, as each country has its specific land-use features.
The images below taken by astronauts and orbiting satellites show Earth’s surface, where international boundaries can be seen.
Russia — China
The map below shows the Amur River dividing the uninhabited far east of Russia from China’s deforested and densely populated lands.
