Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Federal Republic
GovernmentA federation of states with a republican form of government. Power is divided between a central government and individual state governments, each with defined authority.
Example: Germany is a federal republic with 16 states (Länder).
Government type
Fertility Rate
DemographicThe average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime. A rate of 2.1 is considered the replacement level needed to maintain population without migration.
Example: Niger has the highest fertility rate at over 7 children per woman.
Total fertility rate
Fiscal Year
EconomicThe 12-month period used by governments for accounting and budgeting purposes.
Example: The US fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
Fiscal year
Flag Description
GovernmentThe official description of a country's national flag, including its colors, symbols, and design elements.
Example: The flag of Nepal is the only national flag that is not rectangular.
Flag description
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