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De facto
It is not legally recognized by other countries
Archipelago
Chain or group of islands
Tsunami
A huge wave that gets higher as it approaches the coast
Dynasty
Line of rulers from a single family, held power until they were overthrown and then a new dynasty would begin
Shinto
Religion that stressed all parts of nature (humans, animals, plants, rivers) have spirits
Shogun
Japanese military leader who held real power even though there was an emperor
Samurai
Land owning warrior who supported the Shoguns
Spheres of Influence
Areas of country where a single foreign power has been granted exclusive trading rights
Urbanization
When millions of farmers moved to the cities
Megalopolis
Supersized urban areas due to the close proximity of major cities
Calligraphy
The art of turning the written word into beautiful images
Haiku
Brief poem in a specific structure
Trade deficit
A country imports more than it exports
Trade surplus
A country exports more than it imports
Endemic
Not found anywhere else
Sultan
King
Plantations
Large farm with a single crop grown for export
Absolute monarchy
One ruler having ultimate governing power over the country
Constitutional monarchy
Ruler is legally bound by constitution and government
Primate city
A city so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country
Subsistence farming
Growing only enough food for themselves and their families
Ecotourism
Touring natural environments
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