Death Rate
the number of deaths per year for every 1000 people.
Culture
The way of life for a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs.
Ethnic Group
made up of people who share a common language, history, place of origin or a combination of these.
Unitary System
government gives all key powers to the national or central government.
Federal System
government divides powers between national government and state or provincial governments.
Democracy
system of government in which leaders rule with the consent of the citizens.
Market Economy
individuals and private groups make decisions about what to produce, sell, or buy.
Command economy
government owns or directs the means of production-land, capital, and business decisions.
Natural Resources
Elements of the earth that are not made by people but can be used by them for food, fuel, or other necessities.
Developing countries
Countries in the process of working towards greater manufacturing and technology use.
Industrialization
spread of industry.
Free Trade
removal of trade barriers so that goods can flow freely among countries.