The Panhandle refers to an elongated protrusion of a geopolitical entity, which can be either a subnational entity or a sovereign state. Geographically, these features are also known as salients or bootheels.
While the term "Panhandle" is used in various contexts, it specifically describes land areas that extend outward from the main body of a larger territory. These geographic formations are defined by their distinct shape and position relative to the surrounding borders of a country or state.