Politcal Geo Vocab

A group with shared culture within a land area

• Nation

• Nation-State

• State

• society

What is the Shape of State

• Compact

• Enclave

• Perforated

• Landlocked

What is NATO

• NATO is a trade organization for economic cooperation.
• NATO is a cultural exchange program between countries.
• NATO is a global environmental initiative.
• NATO is a military alliance formed for mutual defense among its member countries.

land where a nation and state are within the same territory

• Multi-State Nation

• Nation

• State

• Nation-state

A state that contains two or more national groups, where no single group is dominant demographically, culturally, and politically.

• Multi State Nation

• State

• Multination State

• Nation

When one country or has a lot of influence or control over others, often on political, economic, or cultural ways

• Dominance
• Influence
• Authority
• Hegemony

Which best describes a Natural Boundary

• A natural boundary is a physical feature like a river or mountain that serves as a border.
• A natural boundary is a type of political boundary established by treaties.
• A natural boundary is a legal agreement between countries.
• A natural boundary is an imaginary line drawn on a map.

Which best describes a Artificial Boundary

• A boundary defined by geographical landmarks.
• A boundary that changes with the seasons.
• A boundary established by natural disasters.
• A boundary created by human decisions rather than natural features.

What is the Shape of State

• Compact

• Large Land Area

• Enclave

• Fragmented

What is the Shape of State

• Compact

• Large Land Area

• Exclave

• Fragmented