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state
A defined political entity with a permanent population, defined territory, and a government that has the capacity to enter into relations with other states.
microstate
A very small state, often with limited sovereignty, that is typically characterized by a small land area and population.
sovereingty
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, free from external control.
nation state
A political entity characterized by a defined territory, permanent population, and a government that represents a specific nation, often seeking self-governance.
city state
colonialism
The practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies or territories, often involving the exploitation of resources and the imposition of the colonizer's culture.
self-determinism
The principle that a nation has the right to determine its own political status and pursue its own economic, social, and cultural development.
multiethnic
Referring to a society or state composed of multiple ethnic groups, each with distinct cultural identities and practices.
multi national state
A political entity characterized by the presence of multiple national groups within its territory, often leading to complex governance and cultural dynamics.
colony
A territory governed by a foreign power, often established for economic exploitation or settlement.
korea, one state or 2
The debate over Korea's status as one state or two revolves around the historical division of North and South Korea, each with distinct political systems, economies, and cultures since the end of World War II.
china and Taiwan
The relationship between China and Taiwan is marked by historical tensions, with Taiwan considering itself a sovereign state while China views it as a breakaway province. This situation complicates international relations and recognition.
Senkaku/ Diaoyo islands
A group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan, leading to ongoing territorial disputes.
Sahrawi Republic/ Western Sahara
A partially recognized state in North Africa, claiming sovereignty over the territory of Western Sahara, which is also claimed by Morocco. The region has been the subject of a long-standing conflict and dispute.
Ancient states
first developed in southwest Asia and North Africa The world used to be organized into empires and kingdoms.
first state
fertile crescent
medieval states
when the roman empire collapsed it fragmented into estates owned by monarchs, dukes, and other nobels. these areas became the states we know today
top 2 country’s/ regions with the most ethnic diversity
North Africa then
least diverse
australia and china
United Nations original members
canada, us, mexico, Brazil, Russia, China, India, Australia, most of middle east
only country that is not a part of united nations
taiiawan
u.s.s.r 3 Baltic states
Estonia, Latvia, lithunia
u.s.s.r 3 european states
belarus, Moldova, and ukraine
u,.s.s.r 5 central states
Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, ubekistan
u.s.s.r 3 Caucasus states
Armenia, Azerdaijan, Georgia
17 non-self-governing territories
western Sahara, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, pitcairn island, puerto Rico, greenland, Hong Kong and macacos
in 1914, what countries did Europe control?
east and south Africa+south Asia+middle east+ australia+ Canada
in 1914 what countries did France control?
west Africa and southeast asia
frontier
zone where no state excersices complete political control
cultural boundaries
boundries between countries to separate diff cultures like languages and religion
geometric boundaries
based on human constructs like math/ straight lines
physical boundaries
coincide with significant features of the natural landscapes
exampes of geometric boundaries
between us and Canada
alaska and youkon territory
5 state shapes
compact, elongated, porupted, fragmented or preforated
compact state
the distance from the center all the way around is same circle ish
elongated state
long and narrow
prorupted
compact state with a large projecting extension
perforated
a state that completely surrounds another
fragmented state
several discontinuous peices of territory
landlocked
completley surrounded by several other countries blocked from the sea
democracy
citizens elect leaders
autocracy
a country that is run according to the interests of the ruler rather than the people
anocracy
country that is not fully democratic of fully autocratic but displays a mix of the two types
unitary
places most power in the hands of central government officials
federal state
allocates strong power to units of local government within the country
gerrymandering
redrawing legislative boundaires to benefit the party in power
wasted vote
opposition supporters are spread across many districts but in the minority
excess
opposition supporters are concentrated into a few districts
stacked
distant areas of like-minded voters are linked through oddly shaped boundaries
