Unit 4 APHG

Administered Boundary

The final step in creating a state's boundary, allowing for day-to-day operations.

African Union

Continental union of 55 African member states aiming for peace, prosperity, and global integration.

Antecedent Boundary

Boundary existing before cultural landscape development.

Arctic Council

Intergovernmental forum promoting Arctic cooperation and sustainable development.

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Organization fostering regional economic growth and social progress.

Autonomous Regions

Regions within a larger entity with self-governing power.

Choke Points

Narrow strategic locations vulnerable to military targeting.

Colonialism

Policy of one state exerting authority over other territories.

Consequent Boundary

Boundary accommodating existing cultural, religious, or economic differences.

Cultural Cohesion

Living harmoniously with mutual commitment among diverse citizens.

Defined Boundary

Formal agreement setting up a border.

Delimited Boundary

Drawing borders on a map.

Demarcated Boundary

Marking borders on the landscape.

Demilitarized Zones

Areas where military activities are forbidden by agreement.

Democratization

Introduction of democratic principles in society.

Devolution

Regions gaining political autonomy from the central government.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages from increased operation scale.

Equitable Infrastructure Development

Building infrastructure for fair resource distribution.

Established Territorial Seas

Countries' rights to seas extending 12 nautical miles.

Ethnic Cleansing

Attempt to create ethnically homogeneous areas through expulsion or violence.

Ethnic Nationalism (Ethnonationalism)

Group's right to self-determination in governance.

Ethnic Separatism

Movements seeking independence from larger units.

European Union

Organization promoting peace, well-being, and economic growth.

Exclusive Economic Zones

Coastal waters where countries claim exclusive economic rights.

Failed States

Political bodies where governance ceases to function normally.

Federal States

Governance with power shared among different levels.

Geometric Boundary

Political boundary defined as a straight line.

Gerrymandering

Redrawing political boundaries to favor a specific group.

Imperialism

Domination of one people by another through various means.

Independence Movements

Regions seeking control over internal affairs.

Independent State

Country free from external control.

Irredentism

Policy aiming for cultural cohesion and expansion.

Land Boundary

Physical boundary composed of land features.

Maritime Boundary

Physical boundary composed of sea features.

Military Alliances

Organizations promoting military cooperation.

Multinational State

Country with people from diverse national backgrounds.

Multistate Nation

Nationals living in two separate states.

Nation

Group sharing common ethnic background seeking self-determination.

Nation-State

State's borders coincide with its nationals' distribution.

Neocolonialism

Modern control over global affairs by developed countries.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Military alliance for defense.

Redistricting

Redrawing electoral districts for equal representation.

Relic Boundary (Relict)

Boundary no longer serving a purpose.

Self-Determination

Country determining its statehood and governance.

Semiautonomous Region

Region governing itself in agreed areas.

Shatterbelt

Region with internal fragmentation influenced by external powers.

Sovereignty

State's authority to govern itself.

State

Politically organized body with defined territory and sovereignty.

Stateless Nation

Ethnic group without a state of their own.

Subsequent Boundary

Boundary established after people's settlement.

Superimposed Boundary

Boundary established by an outside power.

Supranationalism

Cooperation among states for shared objectives.

Territoriality

Attitudes based on control of physical space, object, or idea.

Terrorism

Unlawful use of violence for political aims.

Trade Agreements

Contracts between states on trade relationships.

Uneven Development

Unequal distribution of people, wealth, and resources.

Unitary State

Country with governing power centralized.

United Nations

Organization for global peace and cooperation.

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Agreement defining ocean rights.

Voting Districts

Territorial subdivisions for electing legislative members.

Ethnonational Diversity

Presence of distinct ethnic or national groups in an area.