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Term | Definition |
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insular | an area comprised of islands |
flora | the plant life in a particular environment |
fauna | the animal life in a particular environment |
endemic | specific to a particular place or people |
commodity | a material, resource, or product that is bought and sold |
sultan | the ruler of a Muslim country |
plantation | a large farm |
absolute monarchy | a system of government in which the ruler has complete control |
constitutional monarchy | a form of government in which a monarch is the head of state but elected officials run the government |
ultimate | most extreme or greatest |
primate city | a country’s main city that is so large and influential that it dominates the rest of the country |
minority | a group of people that is different from most of the population |
Pacific Rim | the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, particularly Asian countries |
subsistence farming | the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, particularly Asian countries |
ecotourism | a type of tourism in which people visit a country to enjoy its natural wonders |
exploit | to use a person, resource, or situation unfairly and selfishly |