noun
peninsular country
Refers to a country that occupies a peninsula, such as Italy or Korea. Used in geography and political contexts.
イタリアは半島国です。
Italy is a peninsular country.
韓国も半島国として知られている。
Korea is also known as a peninsular country.
Compound of 半島 (はんとう, 'peninsula') + 国 (こく, 'country'). The term is transparent and follows standard Sino-Japanese word formation.