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maritime
Means "bordering the sea."
taiga
High-latitude evergreen forests such as those in Canada and Siberia.
lock
A section of water with gates on both sides.
bilingual
Using or knowing two languages.
demilitarize
To remove all forts and soldiers from a common border.
premier
A chief administrative official similar to a prime minister.
cordillera
A chain of mountains.
Inuit
The name by which Eskimos call themselves; means "real men".
archipelago
A large group of islands.