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A compact State, in the political geography context is a State (country) that is circular with the capitol in the center.
Compact States are one of six different shapes for States, and are usually not full circular. The benefits of these states are that they are easiest to defend (they have the small possible perimeter), and they are effective with communication and transportation. Negative possibilities fro the state include not having access to the ocean and compact states oftentimes fracture ethnic groups.
Modern examples of Compact States include: Zimbabwe Lesotho Cambodia Botswana Montenegro
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