What was Moresnet?
Q: What was Moresnet?
A: Moresnet, also known as Neutral Moresnet, was a very small territory that existed from 1816 to 1919. It had a size of 3.5 km².
Q: Why did it exist?
A: It existed because its neighbours could not agree on who should own it, so they decided to make it a neutral territory where both neighbours would both have power.
Q: Where was it located?
A: It was 7 km Southwest of Aix-la-Chapelle (Germany), and south of the points were the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands come together on the Vaalserberg.
Q: Who were the inhabitants?
A: The Inhabitants were Germans, Flemish, Walloons and Dutchs.
Q: How big was Moresnet?
A: Moresnet had a size of 3.5 km².
Q: When did Moresnet exist?
A: Moresnet existed from 1816 to 1919.
Q: What type of power did each neighbour have in regards to Moresnet?
A: Each neighbour had equal power in regards to Moresnet as it was made into a neutral territory where both neighbours would both have power.
