The borders of the European Union

Area : Knowledge of the Natural, Social and Cultural Environment. Type : Individual. Level : Third Cycle of Primary Education

• Is the border the same as customs?

• Mark the member countries of the European Union on a political map of Europe and their external borders. Do the same with the Customs Territory of the Union, knowing that the Customs Territory of the Union basically coincides with the territory of the European Union, with certain exceptions, for example:

  • In Germany, the island of Heligoland and the territory of Büsingen are exempt.

  • In Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland are exempt.

  • In Spain, Ceuta and Melilla are exempt.

  • In France, several overseas territories such as New Caledonia and French Polynesia are exempt.

  • In Italy, the municipality of Livigno is exempt.

Furthermore, San Marino and Monaco are part of the Customs Territory of the Union, despite not being part of the territory of the European Union.