4 APHuG: Political Geography

Nation-state

• A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular nation

• A political entity that is governed by a single party

• A region with multiple ethnic groups and no defined borders

• A country that has no defined government structure

Stateless nation

• A nation of people without a state that it considers home

• A country with no government

• A group of people living in a foreign land

• A nation that has multiple states

State

• An area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government that has control over its internal and foreign affairs

• A geographical region with no defined government or political structure

• A temporary alliance of countries for mutual benefit

• A community of people living in a specific area without any political organization

Landlocked state

• A state that does not have direct access to the sea

• A state that has a coastline

• A state that is surrounded by water

• A state that has multiple ports

Imperialism

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• A strategy to promote free trade and economic cooperation among nations.

• A movement aimed at promoting local cultures and traditions over foreign influences.

• A doctrine advocating for the isolation of a nation from international affairs.

Choke point

• geographic locations where the flow of people and goods can be constricted and choked off in the event of a conflict

• areas where trade routes are established for economic growth

• regions known for their abundant natural resources

• locations that are heavily fortified for military defense

Perforated state

• A state that completely surrounds another one

• A state with no coastline

• A state that is divided by water

• A state that has multiple capitals

Demarcation/demarcated boundary

• is the actual placing of a political boundary on the landscape by means of barriers, fences, walls, or other markers.

• is a theoretical concept that defines the limits of a territory without physical markers.

• is a process of negotiating boundaries between different political entities.

• is the legal recognition of a boundary by international law.

frontier

• A zone separating two states in which neither state exercises political control

• A boundary line that marks the limits of an area

• A region characterized by a high population density

• A territory governed by a single state

self-determination

• The ability to make choices without external influence

• The concept that ethnicities have the right to govern themselves

• A principle of international law regarding territorial integrity

• The process of self-reflection and personal growth