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Border Disputes

Definition

Border disputes refer to disagreements between countries, states, or territories over the ownership or control of a particular geographical area.

Related terms

Territoriality: This is the connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to the land. It's like your personal attachment to your bedroom in your family home.

Sovereignty: This refers to a state's ability to govern itself or another state or territory. It's like being the captain of your own ship - you're in charge!

Partitioning: This is when a larger region is divided into several smaller ones. Imagine breaking up a chocolate bar into smaller pieces so it can be shared.

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  • AP Human Geography - 4.1 Introduction to Political Geography

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