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Which of the following is essential for a territory to be considered a country?
Which of the following is essential for a territory to be considered a country?
- Maintaining a permanent military force
- Being recognized by a majority of UN member states
- Having a settled population, defined territory, government, and the ability to engage in international relations (correct)
- Possessing significant natural resources
Which of the following entities possesses recognition but does not operate as a completely self-governing country?
Which of the following entities possesses recognition but does not operate as a completely self-governing country?
- Taiwan
- Cook Islands
- Vatican City
- Kosovo (correct)
Which entity declared independence in the early 1990s and is predominantly recognized only by a limited number of countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Nicaragua?
Which entity declared independence in the early 1990s and is predominantly recognized only by a limited number of countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Nicaragua?
- Taiwan
- Palestine
- South Ossetia (correct)
- Western Sahara
What historical event significantly altered Palestine's status as a country?
What historical event significantly altered Palestine's status as a country?
The use of government resources to boost a country's economic growth is known as:
The use of government resources to boost a country's economic growth is known as:
Which of the following actions falls under the umbrella of economic diplomacy?
Which of the following actions falls under the umbrella of economic diplomacy?
What is a key difference between a 'developed country' and a 'developing country'?
What is a key difference between a 'developed country' and a 'developing country'?
Why is the term 'First, Second, and Third World countries' considered outdated?
Why is the term 'First, Second, and Third World countries' considered outdated?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of economic diplomacy?
Which of the following best describes the main goal of economic diplomacy?
Which of the following is the most accurate count of the number of countries that are members of the UN?
Which of the following is the most accurate count of the number of countries that are members of the UN?
Which of the following is an example of a territory organized within a country?
Which of the following is an example of a territory organized within a country?
Which of these entities is a non-member observer state in the UN?
Which of these entities is a non-member observer state in the UN?
According to the information, which of the following almost became a full member of the UN in April 2024 but faced a veto from the United States?
According to the information, which of the following almost became a full member of the UN in April 2024 but faced a veto from the United States?
A territory needs which of the following for diplomatic recognition?
A territory needs which of the following for diplomatic recognition?
What is a primary characteristic of Western Sahara that affects its status as a fully recognized country?
What is a primary characteristic of Western Sahara that affects its status as a fully recognized country?
Which territory, located in Serbia, is recognized by 102 countries but is not fully self-governing?
Which territory, located in Serbia, is recognized by 102 countries but is not fully self-governing?
Besides Russia, which of the following countries recognize South Ossetia?
Besides Russia, which of the following countries recognize South Ossetia?
What was the status of Palestine until 1948?
What was the status of Palestine until 1948?
Which term encompasses government actions intended to boost a country's economy, such as increasing trade and promoting investments?
Which term encompasses government actions intended to boost a country's economy, such as increasing trade and promoting investments?
What is the main reason 'First, Second, and Third World' labels are no longer considered useful?
What is the main reason 'First, Second, and Third World' labels are no longer considered useful?
Flashcards
Requirements for a country
Requirements for a country
A state must have a settled population, defined territory, a government, and the capacity to engage in relations with other states.
UN member states
UN member states
There are 193 member states and 2 non-member observer states (Vatican City, Palestine) in the UN.
Limited Recognition Example
Limited Recognition Example
Kosovo is recognized by 102 countries, while Somaliland is recognized by just 15 countries.
Economic diplomacy
Economic diplomacy
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Country classifications
Country classifications
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Study Notes
- Diplomatic recognition is key to becoming a country.
- The criteria for becoming a country includes: settled population, defined territory, a government, and the ability to engage in relations with other states.
Number of Countries
- There are 193 member states in the UN.
- There are also 2 non-member observer states: Vatican City and Palestine.
- Additionally, there are 2 non-member states: Cook Islands and Niue.
- Taiwan used to be part of the UN in favor of China.
- Western Sahara does not have its own government and is not technically counted as a country.
- Kosovo in Serbia is recognized by 102 countries.
- Somaliland in Somalia has limited recognition, only by 15 countries, but operates as a separate state.
- Abkhazia and South Ossetia in Georgia have limited recognition and operate as separate states.
- Transnistria in Moldova is not recognized and struggles to operate on its own.
South Ossetia
- South Ossetia declared independence during a war in the early 1990s.
- Recognition came only from Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru, and Suria.
- An additional war occurred in 2008.
- The UN and UN Security Council have both passed resolutions affirming Georgia's integrity.
Palestine
- Palestine existed as a country until 1948 when Israel was declared.
- The Gaza Strip and West Bank were declared as a state in 1988 and recognized by 144 countries.
- Palestine became a non-member observer state of the UN in 2012.
- In April 2024, a bid to become a full member of the UN was vetoed by the US.
Economic Activity
- Economic diplomacy involves using government resources to boost a country's economy, such as: increasing trade, promoting investments, and fostering bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.
- The economy can also be used to promote foreign policy objectives.
Country Organizations
- Countries are organized into territories within countries, like states within the U.S., and territories outside of countries.
Political Classification
- Countries are classified as Developed, Low and lower-middle income and Developing.
- The label of "First, second, and third world countries" is outdated.
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