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Administered Boundary

The final step in creating a state's boundary, allowing for day-to-day operations.

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African Union

Continental union of 55 African member states aiming for peace, prosperity, and global integration.

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Antecedent Boundary

Boundary existing before cultural landscape development.

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Arctic Council

Intergovernmental forum promoting Arctic cooperation and sustainable development.

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Organization fostering regional economic growth and social progress.

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Autonomous Regions

Regions within a larger entity with self-governing power.

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Choke Points

Narrow strategic locations vulnerable to military targeting.

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Colonialism

Policy of one state exerting authority over other territories.

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Consequent Boundary

Boundary accommodating existing cultural, religious, or economic differences.

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Cultural Cohesion

Living harmoniously with mutual commitment among diverse citizens.

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Defined Boundary

Formal agreement setting up a border.

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Delimited Boundary

Drawing borders on a map.

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Demarcated Boundary

Marking borders on the landscape.

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Demilitarized Zones

Areas where military activities are forbidden by agreement.

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Democratization

Introduction of democratic principles in society.

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Devolution

Regions gaining political autonomy from the central government.

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Economies of Scale

Cost advantages from increased operation scale.

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Equitable Infrastructure Development

Building infrastructure for fair resource distribution.

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Established Territorial Seas

Countries' rights to seas extending 12 nautical miles.

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Ethnic Cleansing

Attempt to create ethnically homogeneous areas through expulsion or violence.

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Ethnic Nationalism (Ethnonationalism)

Group's right to self-determination in governance.

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Ethnic Separatism

Movements seeking independence from larger units.

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European Union

Organization promoting peace, well-being, and economic growth.

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Exclusive Economic Zones

Coastal waters where countries claim exclusive economic rights.

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Failed States

Political bodies where governance ceases to function normally.

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Federal States

Governance with power shared among different levels.

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Geometric Boundary

Political boundary defined as a straight line.

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Gerrymandering

Redrawing political boundaries to favor a specific group.

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Imperialism

Domination of one people by another through various means.

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Independence Movements

Regions seeking control over internal affairs.

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Independent State

Country free from external control.

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Irredentism

Policy aiming for cultural cohesion and expansion.

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Land Boundary

Physical boundary composed of land features.

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Maritime Boundary

Physical boundary composed of sea features.

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Military Alliances

Organizations promoting military cooperation.

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Multinational State

Country with people from diverse national backgrounds.

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Multistate Nation

Nationals living in two separate states.

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Nation

Group sharing common ethnic background seeking self-determination.

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Nation-State

State's borders coincide with its nationals' distribution.

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Neocolonialism

Modern control over global affairs by developed countries.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Military alliance for defense.

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Redistricting

Redrawing electoral districts for equal representation.

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Relic Boundary (Relict)

Boundary no longer serving a purpose.

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Self-Determination

Country determining its statehood and governance.

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Semiautonomous Region

Region governing itself in agreed areas.

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Shatterbelt

Region with internal fragmentation influenced by external powers.

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Sovereignty

State's authority to govern itself.

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State

Politically organized body with defined territory and sovereignty.

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Stateless Nation

Ethnic group without a state of their own.

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Subsequent Boundary

Boundary established after people's settlement.

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Superimposed Boundary

Boundary established by an outside power.

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Supranationalism

Cooperation among states for shared objectives.

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Territoriality

Attitudes based on control of physical space, object, or idea.

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Terrorism

Unlawful use of violence for political aims.

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Trade Agreements

Contracts between states on trade relationships.

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Uneven Development

Unequal distribution of people, wealth, and resources.

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Unitary State

Country with governing power centralized.

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United Nations

Organization for global peace and cooperation.

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United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Agreement defining ocean rights.

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Voting Districts

Territorial subdivisions for electing legislative members.

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Ethnonational Diversity

Presence of distinct ethnic or national groups in an area.

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