Walls, fences, desert or even paint: These images capture some of the most outrageous international borders around the world
As Donald Trump jumpstarts his election manifesto pledge to build a 'big, beautiful wall' along America's border with Mexico by signing two executive orders, many countries around the world rely on nature or ingenuity for their borders.
Borders between countries can be separated by lakes, gorges on a river, crossings on a mountain - and even a lick of paint, as is the case in the village of of Baarle-Hertog between Belgium and the Netherlands.
Some borders are spectacular - such as the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls - that separates the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones.
Here MailOnline explores some of most striking, stark and simple borders across the globe.
This aerial picture shows Haiti, on the left, which has limited deforestation laws, compared to the Dominican Republic (right)
The border fence at a hillside on the US-Mexico border - President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with his election manifesto to build a 'big, beautiful wall' across the roughly 2,000-mile border. Some 650 miles of the US-Mexico border is covered already by a non-continuous series of fences, concrete slabs and other structures. However Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has vehemently ruled out his country paying for the wall
The breathtakingly beautiful Iguazu Falls, shown above, is located on the Brazil and Argentina border
This satellite image shows the borders between Egypt (left,) Israel, and the Gaza Strip
A gorge on the Zambezi river, the fourth-longest river in Africa, that separates Zimbabwe with Zambia 
The markings outside this cafe in the village of Baarle-Hertog mark the crossing between the Netherlands and Belgium
Dolphin-shaped Lake Skadar, the Balkans' largest, has its tail and two-thirds of its body in Montenegro and its nose in Albania
Monument Valley is a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border characterized by a cluster of vast sandstone buttes
The Friendship Bridge is an arch bridge connecting the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu and Paraguayan city of Ciudad del Este 
This satellite image shows South Asia, bordered by Pakistan to the northwest and China and Nepal to the northeast. Bangladesh borders India to the east, with Sri Lanka in the south
Iraq is bordered by six countries: Jordan to the west, Syria to the northwest, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south
A US Border Patrol agent speaks, on the US side, speaks with Nancy Rumery on the Canadian side in the Haskell Free Library and Opera House that mark the border between US and Canada in Derby Line, Vermont
This is the international crossing between Spain and Great Britain, with the Rock of Gibralatar in the background
The fence was erected by Spain to try and clampdown on illegal immigration from Morocco at the port city of Ceuta
The Eastern Sahara Desert on the border with Sudan, south of Sinn el Kaddab, in Egypt
A woman carries her child after crossing from Mexico into the US near Los Ebanos, Texas - as Trump announced his plans for a wall on the US border with Mexico
A US Border Patrol agent walks along the US-Mexico border at the Imperial Sand Dunes near Felicity, in California
Mount Saccarello is a mountain located on the French-Italian border between Liguria, Piemonte and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Rysy is a mountain in the crest of the High Tatras, lying on the border between Poland and Slovakia
The Karakoram Highway highway meets the Pakistani-Chinese border at Khunjerab Pass (pictured)
Irkeshtam is the border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang, China ( pictured)
Pomerape is a stratovolcano lying on the border of northern Chile and Bolivia
The Torkham Gate divides Afghanistan from Pakistan, and is a major border crossing between the two countries
People on snow mobiles ride down a slope and across the snow-covered border of Norway and Sweden
The summit of Mount Everest marks the border between Nepal and China
As well as winning the overall crown of the best hotel in the world, Eden Rock in St Barths also came top of its category in the Americas and Caribbean
There are only 34 guest rooms and villas at Eden Rock, each with its own individual charm. Left, one of the Rock Classics rooms and right, The Christopher Columbus suite
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the Antibes, France, offers some of the most divine views of the French Riviera and is also part of the Oetker Collection
Singita Grumeti is situated right next to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the abundance of the area's wildlife is at the heart of the reserve
With views of tropical beaches and incredible spa facilities, it's no surprise that The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is top of the regional category
The resort is popular with honeymooners and those after a destination wedding. Above, the lounge in one of the villas
It's easy to pretend you're a maharajah while staying at the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, a paradise in the middle of a lake
Big day: A lot of people associate weddings with white dresses and veils - but, as these photos prove, the ceremonies can be anything but traditional
Eye to detail: Some brides don colourful garments and accessories; others wear traditional items for their big days 
Party: From India to Indonesia, FEMAIL rounds up some of the most beautiful celebrations from around the world
Fun and games: This photo shows a bride from Romania in traditional garb 
Beautiful: India has many different bridal traditions, but often pink or red wedding dresses are the item of choice
Tying the knot: Married women in the north of the country can often be identified by a red dot in the middle of their forehead
Accessories: Many brides wear headdresses and garlands, heavy with embroidery 
Ceremonial: For a traditional Japanese wedding, a bride will often sport a purely white kimono for the ceremony
What it denotes: This symbolises purity and maidenhood - the traditional paper headdress worn by many brides is called a tsuno-kakushi
Dressing up: Hanbok is the name given to formal attire worn on ceremonial occasions in Korea
Ancient tradition: Bridal wear usually includes a jacket called a 'jeogori' and a high-waisted, wrap-around skirt
Good luck: China is very rich in culture, and there, red symbolises good fortune 
Beautiful: In Norway, the traditional wedding outfit is called a Bunad - it can be worn for other formal occasions, including christening parties 
Long fun: Russia has over 185 different ethnic groups, and many of these have their own separate wedding traditions - however, many nuptials can last up to a week
Ethereal: In Kazakhstan, typically brides will wear a headdress called a 'saukele' - they will also wear a facial veil
Intricate: In a Maasai wedding, a bride can be required to wear a bold, colourful necklace made of beads and shells
Custom: Three days before an Indonesian woman ties the knot, she may have her nails, hands and feet painted with birds and flowers in henna
Patterns: In traditional Uzbek weddings, the bride wears a colourful outfit embroidered with intricate patterns
Celebration: Matrimony in Morocco is a magnificent celebration which involves several ceremonies