City-State
a self-governing region (called a state), consisting of a city and surrounding territory
Coastal
land along or near a sea or ocean
Colony
a settlement controlled by a separate country
Irrigate
to supply water to crops through artificial means
Isthmus
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
Maritime
of or relating to the sea, especially with respect to navigation, trade, or military activity
Peninsula
an area of land surrounded by water on three sides
Rugged
having a rough, uneven surface
Terrain
the physical features of the land's surface
Impede
To obstruct or interfere with; to delay