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These pictures show international borders that are visible from space

A photo taken by Expedition 46 flight engineer Tim Peake of the European Space Agency (ESA) aboard the International Space Station shows Italy, the Alps, and the Mediterranean on January, 25, 2016. REUTERS/NASA/Tim Peake/Handout ATTENTION EDITORS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY, CONTENT, LOCATION OR DATE OF THIS IMAGE. THIS PICTURE IS DISTRIBUTED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - RTS8V3O

NASA satellite images reveal human movement and living patterns Image: REUTERS/NASA/Tim Peake/Handout

Charles Clark
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Widespread poverty in North Korea plunges the country into darkness at night.
Image: NASA
The floodlit India-Pakistan border is visible as an orange glow.
Image: NASA
The border between China and Kazakhstan is a colourful illustration of the countries' agriculture practices.
Image: NASA
Egypt's border with Israel is marked by the formation of sand dunes and farming practices.
Image: NASA
The Abuna river forms part of the border between Brazil and Bolivia.
Image: NASA
The Iraq-Iran border is marked by military fortifications, gun emplacements, and connecting roads.
Image: NASA
The US-Mexico border looks totally different when viewed through an infrared lens.
Image: NASA/GSFC/METI/Japan Space Systems/ASTER Science Team
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