"Surrounding states" refers to the nearby states or regions that are geographically close to a specific location or state.
Sentences with «surrounding states»
They haven't had any reports of active canine influenza in the state, but there are some cases in surrounding states. (skaervet.com)
Their more immediate worries and questions surround the state of security. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
What was the impact of having fifty different state licensure exams and what was the outcome of having an exam that differs significantly from surrounding states? (educationindc.com)