AP+Geo+Unit+4

Political Organization of Space (Geopolitics)
Another unit of the exam covers geopolitics. What determines a state, and who gives sovereignty? What is the difference between a nation, a state, and a nation-state? Colonialism still has a profound effect on the world today. Although colonialism is not as strong as it was 50 years ago, its footprints are found in language and religious patterns as well as architectural styles around the world. The shapes and sizes of different states are important in determining their strength. A nation is a group of people with common cultural characteristics. These characteristics may include language and religion as well as other cultural features that tie directly into cultural geography.