A prorupted state is a compact state with a large projecting extension. This extension is often designed to provide access to resources or separate two states that would otherwise share a border.
Think of a prorupted state like an octopus. The main body represents the compact part of the country, while the tentacles represent the extensions reaching out for resources or creating boundaries.
Compact State: A state in which the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly. It's like a perfect circle or square on a map.
Elongated State: A state with a long and narrow shape, similar to Chile in South America.
Fragmented State: A state that includes several discontinuous pieces of territory, much like islands scattered in an ocean.
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