Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Biodiversity
GeographicThe variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or the world as a whole. High biodiversity is considered important for ecosystem health and resilience.
Example: Brazil's Amazon rainforest contains the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem on Earth.
Environment - current issues
Birth Rate
DemographicThe number of live births per 1,000 people per year.
Example: Niger has the highest birth rate in the world at over 45 per 1,000.
Birth rate
Broadband Subscriptions
InfrastructureThe number of fixed broadband internet subscriptions per 100 inhabitants.
Example: South Korea has one of the highest broadband penetration rates globally.
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
Budget Surplus or Deficit
EconomicThe difference between government revenue and expenditure. A surplus means the government takes in more than it spends.
Example: Norway runs consistent budget surpluses thanks to its oil wealth.
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-)
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