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Contiguous Transcontinental Countries: Geography, Power, and the Limits of Continents

Michael Ciolino Season 2 Episode 7

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One country, two continents! Contiguous transcontinental countries occupy a peculiar position in world geography. They are states whose uninterrupted land territory spans more than one continent, crossing boundaries that are widely taught, politically meaningful, and culturally resonant, yet fundamentally artificial.