In this section we present “special zones”, that is very unusual territories. Some of them no longer exist, as they were incorporated into other states (neutral Moresnet), others have been divided (former Holland).

In the picture: a postcard from Neutral Moresnet (1900), Wikipedia

I.   Historical Holland   (Netherlands)

II.  Krimpenerwaard    (Netherlands)

III. Baarle                    (today Belgium/Dutch)

IV. Moresnet              (today Belgium/German)

V.  Oost-Friesland     (today German)

VI. Lingen                  (today German)

VII. Benthem              (Today German)

VII. Aalten & Kleef     (Today German)