Political Geography
Subject:
Human Geography [1]
The study of the interaction of geographical area and political process It is the formal study of territoriality. Covers forms of government, borders, treaties, trading blocs, conflicts and war. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY Interaction of politics and place A politically organized territory Administered by a sovereign government Recognized by a significant portion of the international community. A state must also contain: a permanent resident population an organized economy STATE A country whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity. NATION - STATE Classic Example of a Nation-State: Japan Empire Colonial Dependency Protectorate Non-Sovereign: Totalitarian Regime ? ? ? Authoritarian Regime Restricted Democratic Practice Democracy