What are panhandles?

Answer 1

The term panhandle usually refers to a part of a geographical area that, when represented on a map, appears to be protruding from the rest of the area with which it is associated like the handle of a frying pan or the handle of the lid of a saucepan.

Answer 2

A panhandle is a narrow strip of land projecting from the main territory. It often refers to the shape of a territory resembling the handle of a pan. Panhandles can be found in different geographical locations such as states, countries, or regions.