Geography Terms

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continent

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A large continuous area of land on Earth, typically separated by oceans.

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country

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A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

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province

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A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

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territory

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An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

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region

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An area, especially part of a country or the world, having definable characteristics.

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city

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A large town or a significant urban area.

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capital

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The city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative center of a country or region.

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map

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A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features.

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globe

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A spherical representation of the Earth or the sky.

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compass

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An instrument for determining direction, typically with a magnetic needle.