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What is a nation?

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A group of people with a shared culture, language, heritage, or ethnicity.

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What is a nation-state?

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A state whose population shares a common identity and culture.

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What is sovereignty?

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The authority of a state to govern itself.

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What is a microstate?

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A very small independent country.

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What is a multinational state?

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A country with more than one cultural or ethnic group with traditions of self-governance.

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What is devolution?

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The transfer of power from central government to local/regional authorities.

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What is self-determination?

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The right of a group to govern themselves.

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What is imperialism?

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One country imposing political control over another territory.

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What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

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200 nautical miles from shore where a state has rights over marine resources.

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What is a cultural boundary?

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A border based on differences in ethnicity, religion, or language.