Political Entities Types - APHG

state

a place that exerts/possesses sovereignty over an area, has a defined territory with borders, a permanent population, and a government

ex; United States

nation

a group of people who share a common language, history, and culture

ex; Native American Nations

nation-state

a state made up of a single, unified nation

ex; Japan

stateless nation

a group of people who share common cultural values and history but lack a formal state

ex; Kurds

multistate nation

a single nation living in more than one state

ex; Kurds or Yoruba people

multinational state

state that contains multiple cultures and ethnicities within its boundaries

ex; United States

autonomous regions

regions within a state that have a great deal of authority to operate independently of their national government

ex; Hong Kong

semi-autonomous regions

regions within a state that have more limited authority granted by the national government

ex; Scotland Wales