Shapes of States
Microstate
Very small state with small population and area.
Nationalism
Loyalty to and belief in the superiority of one’s nation.
Perforated State
A state that completely surrounds another.
Elongated State
Long, narrow state shape; difficult to defend and communicate.
Compact State
Borders nearly equidistant from the center; efficient for governance.
Landlocked State
State with no direct ocean access; dependent on neighbors for trade.