A physically defined border is defined as a Border which confirms to the following requirements:

(A) - LAND BORDERS:

1. Being Demarcated by non-natural blocks that are placed above ground, and topped with torches (hereforth referred to as 'markers'), and in intervals not to exceed 20 blocks in length; and
2. Having signs, illuminated, placed at least 3 blocks inside the nation; facing towards the border; and in intervals parallel to the border not exceeding 100 blocks; and
3. Having a Sign; Flag; and/or Banner, illuminated, placed at each and every crossing of the border; and
4. Having A cleared bufferzone including, and extending 3 blocks from the border, with no structures or trees within; exempting the markers.

(B) - MARITIME BORDERS: If a secton of the border runs across a body of water in the following manners

1. The border continues the opposite side; or
2. The border does not cross to the opposite, the requirements then will be the following; or
3. The Border follows the path of a river.

If the border fits the definition of (B)(1) the following requirement must be met:

• there shall be a marker placed on each side of the water body, on the border, no more than 6 blocks and no less than 3 blocks inland from the waterline, and a accompaying sign placed presuant to (A)(2), unless

The border fits the definition of (B)(2), the following requirements must be met:

• there shall be a marker placed where the border enters and exits water body, no more than 6 blocks and no less than 3 blocks inland from the waterline, and a accompaying sign placed presuant to (A)(2); and
• Placing signs, illuminated, no more than 10 blocks and no less than 3 blocks away from the shoreline, facing towards the water; and parallel to the coastline in intervals not exceeding 40 blocks; unless

If the border fits the definition of (B)(3), the following requirements must be met:

• Makers placed on dry land, along the inner bank of the river, within 3 blocks and parallel to the waterline, and in intervals not to exceed 20 blocks in length; and
• Having signs, illuminated, placed at least 3 blocks inland the waterline; facing towards the water; and in intervals parallel to the border not exceeding 100 blocks; and
• Having a Sign; Flag; and/or Banner, illuminated, placed at each and every crossing of the river.

(C) - ISLAND BORDERS:

If the territory in question does not have land borders, it has the following requirements:

1. Placing signs, illuminated, no more than 6 blocks and no less than 3 blocks inland from the shoreline, facing towards the sea; and parallel to the coastline in intervals not exceeding 40 blocks.
2. Placing a Sign, and/or Flag, and/or Banner; illuminated; at each and every port, bridge, or tunnel exit on the island(s).

In case there's any confusion, there's no requirement to place markers on or in any waterbodies

All signs refered in the above must announce what nation the territory within the border belongs to.

A Seat of Government is defined as a building which has the following:

1. 2 stories, AND/OR 2 wings;
2. A lobby;
3. an assembly room;
4. an office for head of state;
5. a libary;
6. A flag pole with national flag adorning the roof; UNLESS,
7. The building is below ground, in which case a vertical banner hung in the lobby or assembly room.