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In political geography, an enclave is a piece of land belonging to one country (or region etc.) that is totally surrounded by another country (or region). An exclave is a piece of land that is politically attached to a larger piece but not physically contiguous with it (connected to it) because they are completely separated by a surrounding foreign territory or territories.
The Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan is an example of an exclave that is not an enclave, as it borders Armenia, Iran, and Turkey. Semi-enclaves and semi-exclaves are areas that, except for possessing an unsurrounded sea border (a coastline contiguous with international waters), would otherwise be enclaves or exclaves.
Small exclaves were usually close to the main exclave or to the main county boundary; it was rare to find them at a substantial distance from other territory belonging to their county (see Borden Wood under Hampshire for an example). Counter-exclave – an exclave of the surrounding county within an exclave. Also known as a second-order exclave.
Articles relating to enclaves and exclaves. An enclave is a territory (or a part of one) that is entirely surrounded by the territory of one other state. An exclave is a portion of a state or territory geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory (of one or more states).
This category is for territories that are exclaves of a U.S. state or territory. Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. A.
Small, farm-associated exclaves: 17.43 Parish enclaves. St Cuthbert Out. Parish enclaves are areas that are completely surrounded by another parish. [2] Parish
The three exclaves Barkhudarli, Sofulu and Yukhari Askipara of the Qazax District Armenia Azerbaijan. All four exclaves are internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. Khuriya Muriya Islands Oman Yemen: Korean Peninsula North Korea South Korea
The Northwest Angle in Minnesota, bordering Manitoba, Ontario, and Lake of the Woods. There are several exclaves between the United States and Canada, including the entire state of Alaska (though the state can still be accessed by sea from the United States, except the small settlement of Hyder, which is only accessible by road from British Columbia).