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Culture

the set of beliefs, values, and practices, that a group of people have in common

Culture Trait

an activity or behavior in which people often take part

Culture Region

an area in which people have many shared culture traits

Ethnic Group

a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry

Cultural Diversity

the state of having a variety of cultures in the same area

Cultural Diffusion

the spread of cultural traits from one region to another

Population

the total number of people in a given area

Population Density

a measure of the number of people living in an area

Birthrate

the annual number of births per 1,000 people

Migration

the processes of moving from one place to live in another

Democracy

a form of government in which people elect leaders and rule by majority

Communism

a political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country

Market Economy

a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition

Command Economy

a system in which the central government makes all economic decisions

Gross Domestic Product


(GDP)

the value of all goods and services provided within a country in a single year

Developed Countries

countries with strong economies and a high quality life

Developed Countries

countries with less productive economies and a lower quality of life

Globalization

the process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade

Popular Culture

refers to culture traits that are well known and widely accepted

Interdependance

a relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, or services

United Nations


(UN)

an organization of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the globe

Humanitarian Aid

Assistance to people in disstress