Spatial Characteristics of a State Flashcards
1
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Size of a State
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Advantages: Larger states may have more resources.
Disadvantages: Harder to govern, potential for separ
2
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Compact.
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Efficient communication and transportation (e.g., Poland).
3
Q
Prorupted
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A state with an extended arm of territory (e.g., Thailand).
4
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Elongated
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Long and narrow; challenging for unity (e.g., Chile).
5
Q
Fragmented
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Consists of separate pieces (e.g., Indonesia).
6
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Perforated
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A state that completely surrounds another (e.g., South Africa around Lesotho).
7
Q
Absolute location
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Exact geographic coordinates
8
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Relative location
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Position in relation to other places.
9
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Core Area
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The most developed and central region of a state.
10
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Capital
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The political center of a country.
