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Why Pheasant Island Changes Nationalities Every Six Months

Why Pheasant Island Changes Nationalities Every Six Months

by Richard Collett | Jul 29, 2025 | Borders, France, Spain, Stories

Discover the curious story of Pheasant Island, a 200-metre-long island in the middle of the Bidasoa River between France and Spain, which changes nationalities every six months. On a quiet stretch of the Bidasoa River between the Basque towns of Irun and Hendaye lies...

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