However, cross-border areas have an important feature, characterised by common multicultural traditions and ethnic diversity, aspects which usually provide a solid foundation not only for interactions between people but also between communities in various areas.
Kuid piiriäärsete alade oluline tunnus on ühised mitmekultuurilised traditsioonid ja etniline mitmekesisus, mis loovad tavaliselt kindla aluse mitte üksnes erinevates piirkondades elavate inimeste, vaid ka erinevate kogukondade vahelisele suhtlusele.