A Wonderleaf question
Why do countries have borders?
a real page from the book
Countries have borders to show where one government’s laws and responsibilities stop and another’s begin. The line may be on a map rather than visible on the ground, but it decides things like rules, taxes, money, and who governs.
Some borders follow rivers, mountains, or coasts because those edges are easy to recognize. Others were drawn by rulers, wars, or agreements, which is why borders can move when countries argue, make treaties, split apart, or join together.
Wonder words
- border
- government
- treaty
- resource
Try it out
Draw a pretend map together, add two countries, then choose one rule that changes when a toy crosses the border.
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