There's a country within the US that was created to avoid double taxation

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May 13, 2026

Geography·6 min read

There's a country within the US that was created to avoid double taxation Discover   Ever thought about how the borders in our country were defined? States that almost became official, U.S. points that are only accessible through Canada's borders, territorial feuds over taxes, and more have constructed the limits of the country we know today. Here are 10 territorial quirks you probably never knew of. Read full article

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