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What does the shape of a state control within said state?
The shape of a state controls the state's length of its boundaries with other states as well as the amount of communication and the amount of conflict within the state.
What can a shape also affect?
A shape (of a state) can also affect internal administration and social unity.
Name the 5 basic shapes of states.
The five basic shape states are: compact, prorupted, elongated, fragmented, and perforated.
What are compact states most known for?
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Does the distance from the center of a compact state to any boundary change much?
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What is the ideal compact state?
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What is one political advantage of a compact state?
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What is one economic advantage of a compact state?
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What is one social advantage of a compact state?
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Are there a lot of disadvantages of compact states?
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Can civil wars and ethnic rivalries still happen in compact states even though they have so many advantages?
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Name 3 examples of compact states.
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What is a prorupted state?
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Name 2 reasons as to why prorupted states are created.
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What are the 4 steps to establish boundaries?
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What is an example of proruption being created in order to separate states?
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What is an example of a proruption being created in order to give states access to a resource?
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What is one social implication of a prorupted state?
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What is an elongated state?
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What are some examples of elongated states?
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Is Gambia landlocked? Explain why or why not.
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What was the competition amongst European countries that occurred in the 19th century to establish colonies in Africa called?
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What countries did Gambia and Senegal belong to after the Berlin Conference?
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What did the border between Gambia and Senegal do?
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Name one positive outcome of the border that was established between Senegal and Gambia.
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Name a political challenge of elongated states.
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Name an economic challenge of elongated states.
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Name a social challenge of elongated states.
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Name an economic advantage of an elongated state.
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Name a political advantage of an elongated state.
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Name a political disadvantage of an elongated state.
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What is a fragmented state?
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What are all states that have offshore islands called?
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What are the two types of fragmented states?
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Did all of Indonesia's fragments want to be part of Indonesia?
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What is a social disadvantage of a fragmented state?
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How does Indonesia manage the social implication of lack of communication/integration?
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What is an economic disadvantage of a fragmented state?
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What is a political disadvantage of fragmented states?
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What are some examples of fragmented states?
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Name some pros and cons of elongated states.
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Name some pros and cons of prorupted states.
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Name some pros and cons of fragmented states.
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Study Notes
Control and Influence of State Shapes
- The shape of a state influences boundary lengths with neighboring states and affects communication and conflict levels within the state.
- Internal administration and social unity are also impacted by the shape of a state.
Basic Shapes of States
- Five basic shapes: compact, prorupted, elongated, fragmented, and perforated.
Compact States
- Compact states are characterized by efficiency and minimal distance from the center to any boundary.
- An ideally shaped compact state resembles a circle, with the capital at the center.
- Advantages of compact states include:
- Effective communication.
- Easier trade and transportation due to close proximity.
- Social cohesion, often with shared language and religion.
- Disadvantages are few; however, civil wars and ethnic rivalries can still occur.
Examples of Compact States
- Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda are notable examples.
Prorupted States
- A prorupted state is a compact state with an extension or protrusion.
- Created for two main reasons:
- To access resources.
- To separate states that would otherwise share a border.
- Examples include the proruption east of Afghanistan and Germany's Caprivi Strip in Namibia.
Implications of Prorupted States
- Socially, proruptions can divide ethnic groups.
- Political advantages arise from access to resources and other states, but challenges remain.
Elongated States
- Defined as states with a long and narrow shape.
- Examples include Chile, Italy, Malawi, and Gambia.
- Gambia is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, thus not landlocked.
Historical Context
- The Berlin Conference marked a 19th-century competition among European nations to establish African colonies.
- Post-conference, Gambia fell under British control, while Senegal became French, leading to families and ethnic groups being divided by borders.
Challenges of Elongated States
- Political challenges include unequal advantages for cities near the poles relative to the capital.
- Economic limitations arise due to transportation difficulties.
- Socially, linguistic diversity may occur across regions.
Advantages of Elongated States
- Agricultural diversity offered by varying regional climates can enhance trade.
- Different political perspectives can coexist, though this could also lead to conflict.
Fragmented States
- Fragmented states consist of disconnected pieces of territory, often including offshore islands.
- Two types: separated by water or by intervening states.
- Not all fragments in Indonesia desired to remain part of the nation.
Challenges of Fragmented States
- Hindered communication and integration due to separation.
- Economic challenges arise from difficulties in importing/exporting across intervening territories.
- Political structures may weaken due to fragmentation.
Examples of Fragmented States
- The United States, Canada, and Russia exemplify fragmented states.
Summary of Pros and Cons for State Shapes
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Elongated States:
- Pros:
- Agricultural diversity from varied climates.
- Increased exclusive economic zones (EEZs).
- Cons:
- Communication difficulties with distant capitals.
- Isolation of different ethnic groups.
- Pros:
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Prorupted States:
- Pros:
- Enhanced access to resources and neighboring states.
- Cons:
- Potential division of ethnic groups.
- Pros:
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Fragmented States:
- Pros:
- Access to resources through extended nautical miles.
- Cons:
- Communication challenges between regions.
- Weaker governmental authority.
- Pros:
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Explore how the shape of a state affects its boundaries, communication, and social unity. This quiz delves into various state shapes such as compact, prorupted, elongated, fragmented, and perforated. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of these shapes with real-world examples.