Lesotho is an enclave country, or a district surrounded by a country but not ruled by it. Lesotho is completely surrounded by South Africa, but is its own independent country. The country is landlocked and is formed by natural boundaries. The northern border is formed from the Caledon River. Lesotho is also a federal government represented by the legislative, executive and judicial branches.
Belize is a compact country with a longer height than width, giving it a rectangular shape. Belize has a unique border, formed by both geometric and natural boundaries. The northern border is formed by the Rio Hondo and the southern part of the country is bordered by the Sarstoon River. The eastern border is formed by multiple bodies of water. The western border is a geometric border, forming an almost straight line.
The interior boundaries of Egypt are geometric boundaries. The northern and eastern borders are natural. Egypt is not landlocked, but instead has great access to the Mediterranean and Red Seas. This opens up opportunities for trade between the African country of Egypt and European/ Asian countries.
Good descriptions of the borders. Really looking at the borders of countries really makes one think about the impact these have upon the people and economy.
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