Unit 4: Political Geography Flashcards
(18 cards)
sovergeinty
control over itself
nation
a group of people with a shared culture, language, history, homeland, and self-determination
state
a geographic area with a permanent population, defined borders, sovereign government, and is recognized by other states
self-determination
the right or desire for nation, or group of people, to govern themselves
nation-state
a sovereign state with a relatively homogenous population that has a shared language, culture, and history
What are some examples of a nation-state?
Japan, Iceland
What is a multi-national state?
a state that has more than one nation within its borders
What is an example of a multi-national state?
Soviet Union, United States
What is a multi-state nation?
a nation that has a state of its own, but also resides in other states
What is an example of a multi-state nation?
the Kurds
What is a stateless nation?
a nation that has a history of self-determination but does not have a recognized state
What are some examples of a stateless nation?
the Kurds, the Palestinians
What is an autonomous region?
a geographic area that is located within a state and has a high degree of autonomy from the state
What is an example of an autonomous region?
Native American reserves
What is an semi autonomous region?
a geographic area that is controlled by another state, but only has a moderate degree of self governance
What is an example of a semi-autonomous region?
Hong Kong in China
What is a city state?
a sovereign state with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside
What is an example of city state?
Vatican City
