A separation barrier refers to any structure, like walls or fences, built for the purpose of physically separating two areas. These barriers are often created due to political conflicts, territorial disputes, security concerns, or social divisions.
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Berlin Wall: The Berlin Wall was a famous separation barrier constructed by East Germany during the Cold War to divide East and West Berlin.
Israeli West Bank Barrier: Also known as the Israeli Wall, it is a separation barrier built by Israel in order to separate Israel from Palestinian territories in the West Bank.
US-Mexico Border Fence: This fence serves as a separation barrier between Mexico and certain parts of the United States along their shared border.