geographic boundary
[dʒiː.oʊ.ɡræf.ɪk ˈbaʊn.dər.i]
nounpl: geographic boundaries
fronteira geográfica
1. A line or border that separates two geographic areas, regions, countries, or territories
The geographic boundary between the United States and Canada runs along the 49th parallel in some areas.
A fronteira geográfica entre os Estados Unidos e o Canadá segue o paralelo 49 em algumas áreas.
2. A natural or artificial demarcation that marks the limits of a specific geographic region
The Amazon River serves as a geographic boundary for several South American nations.
O Rio Amazonas serve como uma fronteira geográfica para vários países da América do Sul.
3. The physical or political limit that defines the extent of a territory or jurisdiction
The geographic boundary of the national park was established by geological surveys.
A fronteira geográfica do parque nacional foi estabelecida por levantamentos geológicos.
In Brazil, geographic boundaries are particularly significant given the country's vast territorial extent and its role in South American geopolitics. The term is frequently used in discussions about Amazon preservation, state borders, and indigenous territories. In the USA, geographic boundaries are central to debates about state sovereignty, immigration policy, and federal jurisdiction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross the geographic boundary
within geographic boundaries
blur geographic boundaries
respect geographic boundaries
define geographic boundaries
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