Sarkel was built to protect the north-western border of the Khazar state in 833.

The river Grosne forms all of the commune's north-western border.

They mainly live along the north-western border with Sudan.

The Arconce forms part of the commune's north-western border.

The river Smagne forms most of the commune's north-western border.

The Oudon River forms most of the commune's north-western border.

The Senouire forms most of the commune's north-western border.

Last week, the revolutionary guard said it had killed 17 rebels near the country's north-western border with Turkey, but reported no casualties on its side.

Kärnäkoski fortress guarded the Russian north-western border for only 15 years.

Serbia declared war on 13 November 1885 and crossed the lightly defended north-western border in three columns.