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Answered 2008-08-13 12:42:31
== == Well, it is easier to say what is different between them -- they map different things. However, state borders often follow natural dividers like rivers or mountain ranges. Also, some natural objects, like rivers, lakes, seas an oceans, are sometimes shown on political maps.
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