AP GEO FRQ UNIT 8

federal state

A country where power is divided between a national government and regional governments.

Germany as a federal state

Germany is divided into 16 states (Länder) that share power with the national government.

Länder

The 16 regional states of Germany, each with its own government.

superimposed boundary

A boundary drawn by outside powers that ignores ethnic, cultural, or linguistic groups.

superimposed boundaries in Africa

Most common due to European colonization.

political consequence of superimposed boundaries in Africa

Political instability due to forced ethnic groups within one country.

cultural consequence of superimposed boundaries in Africa

Ethnic groups are split across different countries, weakening cultural unity.

three consequences of superimposed boundaries in Africa

Ethnic conflict, political instability, cultural division.

landlocked

A country with no direct access to the ocean.

disadvantage of being landlocked

Trade is more expensive and depends on neighboring countries.

landlocked country in Africa

Chad / Niger / Zambia (any one works).