geographical boundary
[dʒiː.ə.ɡræf.ɪ.kəl ˈbaʊn.dər.i]
nounpl: geographical boundaries
fronteira geográfica
1. A line or natural feature that marks the limits or edges of a geographical area, region, or territory
The Amazon River serves as a geographical boundary between several South American countries.
O Rio Amazonas serve como uma fronteira geográfica entre vários países sul-americanos.
2. A demarcation line that separates distinct geographical, political, or administrative regions
Mountain ranges often act as natural geographical boundaries.
As cadeias de montanhas frequentemente atuam como fronteiras geográficas naturais.
3. A defined limit established for purposes of mapping, surveying, or territorial division
The geographical boundary of the national park was clearly marked on the official map.
A fronteira geográfica do parque nacional foi claramente marcada no mapa oficial.
In Brazil, geographical boundaries are particularly relevant due to the country's vast size and complex regional divisions. The term is frequently used in educational, governmental, and cartographic contexts. In the USA, the concept is crucial for understanding state lines, territorial disputes, and Native American reservation boundaries. The distinction between natural boundaries (rivers, mountains) and political boundaries (arbitrarily drawn lines) is an important geographical and historical consideration in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to cross a geographical boundary
to draw a geographical boundary
natural geographical boundary
political versus geographical boundary
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