Western Europe Vocabulary Set

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Strait

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A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or other large areas of water.

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Polder

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A new piece of land reclaimed from the sea. (Often used for farming)

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Peninsula

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Land that is nearly surrounded by water.

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European Union

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A political and economic union of 27 European countries.

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Constitutional Monarchy

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A form of government where a monarch and a constitutional party share power.

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Continent

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Any of the world's 7 main continuous expanses of land

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Democracy

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A system of government typically led by citizen-elected representatives/officials.

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Alliance

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A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries.

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Double-Landlocked

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A country that is surrounded by other landlocked countries.

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Neutrality

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The state or act of not supporting/helping either side in a conflict or disagreement