What is an enclave?

Getting acquainted with the administrative and foreign policythe device of different countries, not everyone understands what an enclave is. This is such a part of the state (or the whole state), which is completely surrounded by the lands of other countries. A full enclave is concerned if a part of the state is completely surrounded by another state. And we are talking not only about land land, but also about the territorial waters of the enclave. In those cases where the enclave has access to the sea, it is called a semi-enclave.

The most famous enclave statesare San Marino and the Vatican, surrounded by the territory of Italy, as well as the State of Lesotho, whose land lies within the Republic of South Africa. Half-enclaves are Monaco (in relation to France), Brunei (in relation to Malaysia), Portugal (in relation to Spain), etc.

Also, more information about other terms you can find if you go to our Definitions section.