The interesting tale of Pheasant Island that changes countries every six months
Times of IndiaTIMESOFINDIA.COM|TRAVEL NEWS, WORLD Updated : May 10, 2021, 18:23 IST
You might be surprised after reading the title! Well, you must as the story behind the Pheasant Island is as interesting as it can get. Pheasant Island is an uninhabited river island set in the Bidasoa River which flows between France and Spain.
A condominium island between France and Spain
The island is basically a condominium that was set by the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659. The treaty was signed jointly by Spain and France, wherein the condominium went officially under the governance of the naval commanders of Spain from 1 February to 31 July and of France from 1 August to 31 January. So because of this treaty, the island remains under Spain for six months and under France for another six months.