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| culture | set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common |
| culture trait | an activity or behavior in which people often take part |
| culture region | an area in which people have many shared culture traits |
| ethnic group | a group of people who share a common culture and ancestry |
| cultural diversity | the state of having a variety of cultures in the same area |
| cultural diffusion | the spread of culture traits from one region to another |
| population | the total number of people in a given area |
| population density | a measure of the number of people living in an area |
| birthrate | the annual number of births per 1,000 people |
| migration | the process of moving from one place to live in another |
| democracy | a form of government in which the people elect leaders and rule by majority |
| communism | a political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country |
| market economy | a system based on private ownership, free trade, and competition |
| command economy | a system in which the central government makes all economic decisions |
| Gross domestic product (GDP) | the value of all goods and services produced within a country in a single year |
| developed countries | countries with strong economies and a high quality of life |
| developing countries | countries with less productive economies and a lower quality of life |
| globalization | the process in which countries are increasingly linked to each other through culture and trade |
| popular culture | refers to culture traits that are well known and widely accepted |
| interdependence | reliance of one country on the resources, goods, or services of another country |
| United Nations | an organization of the world's countries that promotes peace and security around the globe |
| humanitarian aid | assistance to people in distress |
