A
border town is a
town or
city close to the boundary between two
countries,
states, or regions. Usually the term implies that the nearness to the border is one of the things the place is most famous for. With close proximities to a different country, exotic
culture and
traditions can have certain influence to the place. Border towns can have highly cosmopolitan communities, a feature they share with
port cities, as traveling and trading often go through the town. They can also be flashpoints for
international conflicts, especially when the two countries have
territorial disputes.