Prorupted refers to a state or country with an elongated extension protruding from its main body. This extension often serves specific purposes such as gaining access to resources or separating two regions.
Related terms
Enclave: An enclave is a small portion of land belonging to one country but completely surrounded by another country.
Buffer State: A buffer state is an independent country located between two larger countries in order to prevent direct conflict between them.
Landlocked: Landlocked refers to a country that does not have any coastline and thus lacks direct access to the sea.