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A divided city is one which, as a consequence of political changes or border shifts, currently constitutes (or once constituted) two separate entities, or an urban area with a border running through it. Listed below are the localities and the state they belonged to at the time of division.

Especially notable examples of divided cities are divided capitals, including Nicosia (since 1974), Jerusalem (1948–1967 de jure; ongoing since 1948), Berlin (1949–1990) and Beirut (1975–1990).

Border wall in Nicosia
West Bank barrier in Jerusalem

Former cities now divided

Cities that arose next to each other across a boundary line

See also

Notes and references

Notes:

a. ^ There was international controversy on the status of Jerusalem in 1948 which has been further complicated since 1967. See positions on Jerusalem for further information.

References:

  1. ^ "World's great divided cities: The most enchanting cities split into two halves", Houston Chronicle, 3 March 2018
  2. ^ "World's great divided cities: The most enchanting cities split into two halves", Houston Chronicle, 03 March 2018 [1]
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