Geophraphy stuff

GDP Per Capita

A measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its number of people, calculated by dividing the Gross Domestic Product by the population.

Least Developed Country

A classification of countries that exhibit the lowest indicators of socioeconomic development, often characterized by low income, weak human resources, and economic vulnerability.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality rates.

Newly Industrialized Country

A country that has recently transitioned from an agrarian economy to one that is more industrialized and has a higher level of economic development.

Literacy

The ability to read and write, often measured as a percentage of the population that can read and write at a specified age.

More Developed Country

A classification of countries with high levels of income, industrialization, and modernization, often characterized by advanced technological infrastructure.

Infant Mortality

The death of infants before their first birthday, often used as an indicator of the overall health of a population.

Primary Economic Activities

Economic activities that involve the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, such as agriculture, mining, and fishing.

Command Economy/Communism

An economic system where the government makes all economic decisions and controls the means of production.

Secondary Economic Activities

Economic activities that involve the processing of raw materials into finished goods, such as manufacturing and construction.

Mixed Economy/Socialism

An economic system that combines elements of both capitalism and socialism, where both private and public sectors play significant roles in the economy.

Tertiary Economic Activities

Economic activities that provide services rather than goods, such as retail, healthcare, and education.

Market Economy/Free Enterprise

An economic system where supply and demand determine prices and production, with minimal government intervention.

Quaternary Economic Activities

Economic activities that involve knowledge-based services, such as research, information technology, and financial services.

Traditional Economy

An economic system that relies on customs, history, and time-honored beliefs, often involving subsistence farming and barter.

Direct Democracy

A form of democracy in which people vote directly on laws and policies rather than through elected representatives.

Cultural Diffusion

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another, often through trade, migration, or communication.

Representative Democracy

A form of democracy in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.

Dictatorship

A form of government in which a single leader or party holds absolute power, often without the consent of the governed.

Constitutional Monarchy

A system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government.

Totalitarian

A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.

Absolute Monarchy

A form of government where a single ruler, usually a king or queen, has complete control over the government and is not bound by a constitution.

Theocracy

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders control the government, and the state's legal system is based on religious law.