GEOGRAPHICAL NAME: "strip of territory in [Central America] that ceased to exist as a formal political entity Oct. 1, 1979, but remained under U.S. control through 1999" Crossword Clue

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GEOGRAPHICAL NAME: "strip of territory in [Central America] that ceased to exist as a formal political entity Oct. 1, 1979, but remained under U.S. control through 1999" Crossword Answer

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GEOGRAPHICAL (adjective)
1. determined by geography
2. of or relating to the science of geography
TERRITORY (noun)
1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
2. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

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