Term
border crossing
An official point for the movement of people and goods between two countries, subject to security and customs controls.
A border crossing is an official facility used to regulate the movement of people and goods between two countries. It is subject to customs and security procedures, and its importance is linked to the volume of trade and human traffic. In the region, crossings are sometimes used as a tool of economic pressure, as in calls to close crossings between Iraq and Iran. Closing crossings affects trade and local economies.
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