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What does vicinal location specifically describe?
What does vicinal location specifically describe?
- The strategic position of a country concerning water bodies
- A country's location compared to its neighboring countries (correct)
- The absolute coordinates of a place
- The location of a place in relation to other geographic features
Which term is synonymous with strategic location?
Which term is synonymous with strategic location?
- Vicinal location
- Relative location
- Astronomical location
- Natural location (correct)
How is the absolute location of Ethiopia defined?
How is the absolute location of Ethiopia defined?
- Using latitudes and longitudes (correct)
- By its border lengths with neighboring countries
- By its relation to major cities
- By the presence of natural resources
What is the total length of Ethiopia's boundary line?
What is the total length of Ethiopia's boundary line?
Which of the following statements about Ethiopia is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about Ethiopia is incorrect?
Flashcards
Vicinal Location
Vicinal Location
A country's location compared to its neighboring countries.
Strategic Location
Strategic Location
Refers to a country's geographic position in relation to its surroundings, influencing its strategic advantages or limitations.
Absolute Location
Absolute Location
The exact position of a place on Earth, determined by latitude and longitude.
Ethiopia's Boundary Length
Ethiopia's Boundary Length
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Ethiopia's Neighboring Countries
Ethiopia's Neighboring Countries
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Study Notes
Relative Location
- Refers to a place's position in relation to other geographic features.
- Can be expressed as vicinal location or strategic location.
Vicinal Location
- Indicates a country’s position concerning neighboring countries.
- Ethiopia is landlocked, bordered by six countries.
- Total length of Ethiopia's borders is 5,260 km.
Strategic Location
- Also known as natural or global location.
- Describes a country's position relative to water bodies and landmasses.
Absolute Location
- Expressed using geographic coordinates (latitudes and longitudes).
- Ethiopia's coordinates are between 3°N - 15°N latitudes and 33°E - 48°E longitudes.
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