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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 away 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 on each side of the water body, on the border, no more than 6 blocks and no less than 3 blocks away 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

The border follows a river; in which case:

• Markers shall be placed on the banks within 3 blocks and parallel to the waterline, in a manner prescribed by req. 1; reqs. 2 and 3 shall be applying; with the waterline being considered the border for their purposes.

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

• Makers Places 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 inside the nation; facing towards the water; and in intervals parallel to the border not exceeding 100 blocks; and

(C) - ISLAND BORDERS:

If the territory in question is not attached to the main land have the following requirements:

1. Placing signs, illuminated, no more than 6 blocks and no less than 3 blocks away 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).

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. A lobby; and
2. an assembly room;
3. an office for head of state;
4. a libary;
5. 2 stories and/or 2 wings; and
6. A flag pole with national flag adorning the roof.