island state
Sea-surrounded sovereign territory
An island state is a country whose territory consists entirely or primarily of one or more islands: Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines are island states.
The term distinguishes such nations from landlocked or continental countries.
Island states often share concerns about maritime boundaries, coastal resources, and—increasingly—rising sea levels.
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-ruleGovernance without outside control
- nationhoodStatus as independent country
- independenceFreedom from external control
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
territory · governance · constitution · diplomacy · citizenship · legislation · dominion · authority
Distant or controller
- secludedSet apart, private
- maritimeOf the sea
- insularNarrow in outlook
- self-sufficientAble to provide independently
disconnected · encircled · bounded · vulnerable · small · brain drain · emigration · sea level rise
Hand's flat interior
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
mangrove · jungle · rainforest · volcano · monsoon · cyclone · typhoon · humidity
Place for getaways
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
diving · ecotourism · excursions · getaway · hospitality · leisure · destinations · souvenirs
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- self-ruleGovernance without outside control
- nationhoodStatus as independent country
- independenceFreedom from external control
jurisdiction · territory · governance · constitution · diplomacy · citizenship · legislation · dominion · authority · recognition
remote
Distant or controller
self-sufficient · disconnected · encircled · bounded · vulnerable · small · brain drain · emigration · sea level rise
palm
Hand's flat interior
- coconutHard-shelled tropical drupe
- coralMarine skeletal formation
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
lagoon · mangrove · jungle · rainforest · volcano · monsoon · cyclone · typhoon · humidity · equator
resort
Place for getaways
- beachesSandy coastal areas
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
snorkeling · diving · ecotourism · excursions · getaway · hospitality · leisure · destinations · souvenirs · paradise
island statelandlocked country
State lacking sea access
landlocked state · landlocked nation · Switzerland · Bolivia · Mongolia
island, state, islands, islander, islanders, islet, islets, states, stated