AP Human Geography, Rubenstein Chapter 8 Vocab

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A state where the distance from the center to any boundary is consistent.

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Compact State

Front

Establishment of settlements and imposition of political, economic, and cultural principles by one country in another territory.

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Colonialism

Front

Landlocked state:

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Lacks direct sea access.

Front

Invisible line marking a state's territory

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Boundary

Front

A territory legally tied to a sovereign state

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Colony

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Internal organization of a state allocating most powers to local government

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Federal state

Front

A sovereign state that is a city and its surrounding area.

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City-state

Front

A state with a long, narrow shape

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Elongated state

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Control of territory occupied by an indigenous group

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Imperialism

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Compact state with a large extension

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Prorupted state