A state in which the distance from the center to the border is approximately the same in all directions is called a?

• A. Elongated state
• B. Compact state
• C. Perforated state
• D. Fragmented state

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how a country's shape affects governance and cohesion. When the distance from the center to the border is roughly the same in all directions, the country has a compact form. This near-circular or round shape means borders are not stretched out in one direction, making internal travel, administration, and defense relatively straightforward because frontiers are shorter and more uniform. That description matches a compact state. In contrast, an elongated state has a long, narrow form with center-to-border distance varying greatly along different axes; a perforated state surrounds another state, creating a hole-like feature; a fragmented state consists of separate pieces, disrupting territorial continuity.