What exactly are "internationally recognized borders"? There are countless disputes that half the world's countries see one way and the other half see another way. The UN doesn't help on this matter either, they don't often vote on borders and how they should be reflected in geospatial data.
When the term "internationally recognized borders" is used by a government or institution, it's almost always a buzzword to assist a specific agenda or to actualize a specific geopolitical alignment. It's not a technical term.
When the term "internationally recognized borders" is used by a government or institution, it's almost always a buzzword to assist a specific agenda or to actualize a specific geopolitical alignment. It's not a technical term.