Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
National Anthem
GovernmentA patriotic musical composition officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity.
Example: Japan's national anthem, Kimigayo, is one of the shortest in the world.
National anthem
Nationality
DemographicThe legal relationship between a person and a state, conferring rights and obligations. It also refers to the demonym used for citizens.
Example: Swiss nationality can be acquired through birth, marriage, or naturalization.
Nationality
NATO
MilitaryThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance of 31 member countries from North America and Europe. Members agree to mutual defense in response to an attack.
Example: NATO was founded in 1949 with 12 original member states.
Natural Gas Production
EconomicThe volume of natural gas extracted from underground reserves.
Example: The United States is the world's largest natural gas producer.
Natural gas - production
Natural Hazards
GeographicNaturally occurring events that pose a threat to people and property.
Example: Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons.
Natural hazards
Natural Resources
GeographicMaterials or substances occurring in nature that can be exploited for economic gain.
Example: The Democratic Republic of Congo has vast deposits of cobalt, copper, and diamonds.
Natural resources
Net Migration Rate
DemographicThe difference between immigration and emigration per 1,000 people.
Example: The UAE has one of the highest net migration rates due to foreign workers.
Net migration rate
Nuclear Energy
EconomicEnergy produced by nuclear fission reactions in power plants.
Example: France generates about 70% of its electricity from nuclear power.
Nuclear energy
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