Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Maternal Mortality Ratio
DemographicThe number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
Example: Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally.
Maternal mortality ratio
Median Age
DemographicThe age that divides a population into two equal halves. A higher median age indicates an older population.
Example: Japan has one of the highest median ages at over 48 years.
Median age
Merchant Marine
InfrastructureThe fleet of commercial ships registered in a country.
Example: Panama has the largest merchant marine fleet due to its flag of convenience registry.
Merchant marine
Military Expenditures
MilitaryThe amount a country spends on its armed forces, usually expressed as a percentage of GDP.
Example: The United States spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined.
Military expenditures
Military Service
MilitaryThe age requirements and obligations for military service in a country.
Example: Israel requires military service for both men and women.
Military service age and obligation
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