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What are the four requirements for something to be considered a state?
What are the four requirements for something to be considered a state?
- Permanent population (correct)
- Sovereign government (correct)
- Recognized by other states (correct)
- Defined boundaries (correct)
What is a nation-state?
What is a nation-state?
An area where the boundaries of a nation and a state coincide with one another.
What is a stateless nation? Give an example.
What is a stateless nation? Give an example.
When a nation does not have a state or coincide with one. Example: Kurds.
What characterizes multinational states?
What characterizes multinational states?
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What is a multistate nation? Provide an example.
What is a multistate nation? Provide an example.
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Define a nation.
Define a nation.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Political Geography
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State
- Defined by four characteristics: defined boundaries, sovereign government, permanent population, and recognition by other states.
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Nation-State
- A geographical area where a nation and state boundaries align.
- Often characterized by strong cultural preservation and resistance to globalization.
- Notable examples include Japan, France, Germany, and the Koreas.
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Stateless Nation
- Refers to a nation that lacks its own state or does not occupy a specific territory.
- The Kurds serve as a prominent example of a stateless nation.
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Multinational States
- These states contain populations from two or more distinct nations.
- Increased potential for conflict among different nations within these states.
- Examples include the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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Multistate Nations
- A nation that exists across the borders of multiple states.
- The Kurds and the Koreas exemplify multistate nations.
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Nation
- A group united by shared political aspirations and a common history.
- Heritage and history are often tied to specific territories.
- Examples include the Kurds, Palestinians, Japanese, French, Germans, and Koreans.
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