Continents and Countries Quiz

Country and Nation Basics

• The Philippines belongs to the Asian continent.
• There are 196 recognized countries in the world.

Country and Nation Differences

• A country refers to a defined territory with a government, while a nation is a group of people sharing a common identity, culture, and history.

Defining a Country

• A country is defined by two documents: a constitution and a declaration of independence.
• The Declarative Theory defines a country by four elements:

  Declarative Theory Elements

  • A defined territory with borders.
  • A permanent population.
  • A government with the power to govern.
  • Capacity to enter into relations with other countries.

Sovereignty

• A key element of sovereignty is a country's ability to exercise power.
• Internal sovereignty refers to a country's control over its internal affairs.
• External sovereignty refers to a country's independence from external control.
• Sovereignty is not absolute, as it can be limited by international law and agreements.
• Sovereignty is significant for a country, as it allows it to make its own decisions and maintain its independence.
• External sovereignty refers to a country's freedom from external control.
• Internal sovereignty refers to a country's right to exercise power over its internal affairs.
• The main difference between internal and external sovereignty is that internal sovereignty focuses on a country's control over its internal affairs, while external sovereignty focuses on its independence from external control.

Country Facts

• Russia has the largest area in square kilometers.
• Vatican City has the smallest area in square kilometers.
• Asia is home to the largest capital city by area, which is Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.