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Political Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compact | A state in which the distance from the center to any boundary does not vary significantly |
| Elongated | A state with a long, narrow shape |
| Prorupted | A large projecting extension |
| Perforated | A state that includes several discontinous |
| Landlocked | No coastline , surrounded by land |
| Democracy | A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives |
| Communism | A Communist state is a sovereign state with a form of government characterized by single party rule or dominant party rule |
| Monarchy | A form of government with a monarch at the head. |
| Theocracy | A System of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god |
| Republics | A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives |
| Artisocracy | Which power is held by the nobility |
| Oligarchy | A small group of people having control of a country, organization or institution |
| Political | Relating to the government or the public affairs of a country |
| Cooperate | Work toward the same thing |
| Military | Characteristic of soilders or armed forces |
| Economic | Related to economics or the economy |