Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Labor Force
EconomicThe total number of people available for work, including both employed and unemployed individuals.
Example: China has the world's largest labor force at over 780 million people.
Labor force
Land Use
GeographicHow a country's land area is utilized, including agricultural land, forest, and other uses.
Example: Suriname has the highest percentage of forest cover at over 90%.
Land use
Landlocked Country
GeographicA country that is entirely enclosed by land, with no coastline or direct access to the ocean. This can impact trade and economic development.
Example: Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country by area.
Languages
DemographicThe languages spoken within a country, including official, national, and minority languages.
Example: Papua New Guinea has over 840 living languages, the most of any country.
Languages
Legislative Branch
GovernmentThe branch of government responsible for making laws.
Example: The UK Parliament consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Legislative branch
Life Expectancy
DemographicThe average number of years a person is expected to live, based on current mortality rates. It is a key indicator of a country's health and development.
Example: Japan has one of the highest life expectancies at over 84 years.
Life expectancy at birth
Literacy Rate
DemographicThe percentage of people aged 15 and above who can read and write. It is a fundamental indicator of educational development.
Example: Finland has a literacy rate of nearly 100%.
Literacy
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