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Canada has an ongoing territorial dispute with Denmark, concerning Hans Island way up north. There is military action. Canadian and Danish forces repeatedly ta
by interfixus 7y ago
Canada has an ongoing territorial dispute with Denmark, concerning Hans Island way up north.
There is military action. Canadian and Danish forces repeatedly take possession of the island, taking down the enemy flag and planting their own. They are also said to leave a bottle of Canadian whisky or Danish schnaps for the other side.
Prospects of lethal escalation are presumably limited.
- astrodust 7y agoA "spirited" war, indeed: https://usaspiritsratings.com/en/blog/insights-1/the-whisky-war-on-hans-island-you-must-know-96.htm https://usaspiritsratings.com/en/blog/insights-1/the-whisky-...
- goodcanadian 7y agoThe border is left undefined in the region of the island, but if you were to draw a straight line between the two points defined on either side of the island, it would pretty much bisect the island. I think that is the solution. Then, Canada could have a land border with Denmark!
- interfixus 7y agoWhat marvellous fun we could have. We could even build a wall.