The state border between the present-day Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic is generally regarded as being among the most historically stable in Europe. This study examines its historical–geographical development, regional differentiation, and present alignment, including disputes that accompanied its formation. Historical analysis is complemented by GIS-based mapping and ordinary least squares (OLS) and geographically weighted regression (GWR) models relating the year of first written mention of settlements to elevation and distance from the border. Results indicate that the ‘natural, millennial stability’ narrative is oversimplified: the border only partly follows major drainage divides and other natural features, and its precise routing remained uncertain for much of its history. Both elevation and border distance significantly predict settlement timing, consistent with gradual frontier formation and local adjustments, particularly in mountainous, later-settled sections.
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