In the United States, what is the term for a long, usually narrow extension of land within a states boundaries

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2006-12-04 14:35:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

Panhandle, as in Alaska and Texas.

2006-12-04 14:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If you're talking about a method of getting an advantage for one political party in the drawing of boundaries of districts, it's Gerrymander.

2006-12-04 14:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by sojsail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there are panhandles,peninsulas,even sand bars between oceans and small lakes called lagoons. take you're pick.

2006-12-04 14:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by jamesd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Pan handle. Idaho has one too.

2006-12-04 14:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋