![]() European Union An international organization of European countries formed after World War Ⅱ to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members. Ethnic Conflict Type of conflict that occurs when different tribes are lumped together to form a country. Exclave Pieces of national territory separated from the main body of a country by the territory of another. Enclave District surrounded by a country but not ruled by it. Electoral Regions The different voting districts that make up local, state and notional regions. EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) Sea zone over which a state has special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources. in the 60's and 70's to prevent the spread of communism. Devolution The process where by regions within a state demand and gain political strength and growing autonomy at the expense of the central government. Decolonization The achievement of independence by countries that were once colonies of other states. Periphery countries usually have less development and are poorer countries. Core/Periphery Core countries have high levels of development, a capacity at innovation and a convergence of trade flows. It formalized the scramble to gain colonies in Africa and set up boundaries for each country's colonies. Conference of Berlin (1884) Regulated trade and colonization in Africa. Confederation A joining of several groups for a common purpose. Colonialism The practice of establishing political dominance over another people for economic, political and territorial gain. City-state A state that is compromised of a large urban area or city. Centripetal Forces that tend to unity a country- such as widespread commitment to a national culture, shared ideological objectives and a common faith. ![]() Centrifugal Forces that tend to divide a country- such as internal religious, linguistic, ethnic or ideological differences. ![]()
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