It is one of the last unclaimed land on earth.
Neither country wants it, and it is easy to see why.
The region is mostly sand and rock, with no roads or permanent inhabitants or natural resources.
Claiming this region would contribute nothing to either countrys economy.
But thats only half the story.
In reality, British had full control over Sudan since Egypt was merely a protectorate of Britain.
So they drew up a new boundary.
This became Bir Tawil.
Problems didnt arise until after Sudan achieved independence in 1956.
This made the Halaib triangle Egyptian.
On Egyptian maps, Bir Tawil is shown as belonging to Sudan.
On Sudanese maps, it appears as part of Egypt.
In practice, Bir Tawil is widely believed to belong to no onea no mans land.
Others are getting on with the act too.
An Indian businessman, Suyash Dixit, reached Bir Tawil last year and planted his own flag.
Photo credit: Suyash Dixit
