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| continent | any one of the seven large landmasses that cover the surface of the earth. |
| citizen | somebody who has the right to live in a country because he or she was born there or because he or she has been legally accepted by that country. |
| community | A group of people who live in the same area. |
| republic | A plitical form of government in which people elect representatives to represent them |
| county | Communities that create a local goverbnment to represent them in their state. Florida has 67 of these. |
| region | A large land area that has particular geographic characteristics. For example, a tropical rain forest or snow all year round. |
| country | A nation or group of states that is independent |
| democracy | The free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government. |
| state | An area forming part of a country such as the United States. |
| nation | A group of people united by a common interest. |
