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Explain the difference between an enclave and an exclave.

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An exclave is a portion of a state or territory geographically separated from the main part by surrounding alien territory (of one or more states). Many exclaves are also enclaves. Enclave is sometimes used improperly to denote a territory that is only partly surrounded by another state.
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An enclave is a territory, that is entirely surrounded by the territory of one other state. An exclave is a portion of territory surrounded by territory of another or others
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