Geography - Who rules the world - key words Flashcards
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Superpower
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A country that has power and influence.
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Hyperpower
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The most powerful country. The power is unrivalled.
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Regional power
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A country that has significant power in a geographical location.
4
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Emerging power
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A country that has increasing influence in global affairs.
5
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Hard power
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Power from military/weapons.
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Soft power
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Power from global influence/political trade.
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Smart power
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The ability to combine hard and soft power.
8
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IGO
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Intergovernmental orgainisations are groups or countries that work together.
9
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TNC
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Transnational cooporations, companies that operate in multiple countries.
10
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BRICS
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Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
11
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MINT
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Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey have the potential for increasing economic power and influence on the world stage.
