2026-11-04 13:41 UTC
Normally in #geoweirdness we look at disputed territories, but this week we thought we'd take things in the opposite direction:
Join us as we consider "Terra nullis" or territories claimed by no one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra_nullius
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@opencage@en.osm.town 2026-11-04 13:41
2/ Our first example is Bir Tawil, is a stretch of desert on the Egypt 🇪🇬 Sudan 🇸🇩 border, intentionally unclaimed by both countries. Each wants the far more valuable nearby Hala'ib Triangle, and claiming Bir Tawil under either border line would mean giving that up instead. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bir_Tawil Over the years there have been various unsuccessful attempts by individuals to claim ownership: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempts_to_claim_Bir_Tawil_as_a_sovereign_state #geoweirdness