Shapes of countries

Question 1

compact

Answer 1

the distance from the center to any boundary
pro- good for communication
con- limited resources

Question 2

perforated

Answer 2

a state that surrounds another state
pro- internal states becomes allies
con- interference from the surrounding states

Question 3

prorupted

Answer 3

compact state with a large projecting extension
pro - access to resources
con- challenges in defense

Question 4

elongated

Answer 4

a long and narrow shape
pro- easier defense
con - poor internal communication

Question 5

Fragemented

Answer 5

Includes several discontinuous pieces of territory
pro - cultural richness
con- different views on borders