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    A prorupted or protruded has an extension that protrudes from the main territory. Thailand is an example of a prorupted state. A perforated completely surrounds another state (country). South Africa is an example of a perforated state because it surrounds Lesotho.

    • Compact
    • Elongated
    • Prorupted

    Compact statesare smaller sizes states having the same distance from the middle to the surrounding borders (roundish in shape). These states generally have a single culture and little diversity which can result in an easy and efficient political system. Due to the small size, there is no variation in climateand this can be advantageous in the physi...

    Elongated states have a long and wide morphology which causes exposure to more neighbors, a variety of cultures, and ethnicity. This great diversity might affect political developments negatively and can result in inefficient political systems. Some of the towns are isolated from the capital city and this can create political issues. There can be g...

    A prorupted or protruded state has a morphology that is characterized by an essential compact body of mass associated with long and wide extensions. These extensions can be done intentionally so that the state has access to certain resources.

  3. examples of compact states. Poland, Uruguay and Lesotho. prorupted. states has a long extension. proruptions are created for two principal reasons. - to provide a states with access to a resource such as water, - to separate two states that otherwise would share a boundary. prorupted states greatest advantage.

  4. Perforated. South Africa is a classic example of a perforated state, which surrounds Lesotho. The surrounded nation of Lesotho can only be reached by going through South Africa. If the two nations are hostile, access to the surrounded nation can be difficult. Italy is also a perforated state.

  5. Chile is perhaps the most common example of an elongated state (see Figure 4.6), but there are others such as Norway and the Gambia. Figure 4.6: Map of Chile (CIA World Factbook, Public Domain) Another type of state is known as prorupted (or protruded ).

  6. Sep 9, 2021 · 5 Basic Shape of States. Compact, Elongated, Prorupted, Perforated and Fragmented. Click on Link: A Country's Shape Can Impact Its Fortunes and Destiny. GEOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF STATES. • Reminder that in political geography a state is equivalent to saying a country. • Size -- does size impact how wealthy and powerful a state is?

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