Territory: a defined area with the importance being placed on size and shape
Population: population density and distribution, concern with factors such as: literacy and education, health and age structure, skills and abilities
Government: a country's political system, does the government control the whole country?
Economy: money is power, science, technology, and natural resources
Circulation: connections between states in a country, transportation and communication of the movement of goods, people, and ideas
(ex. the Postal Service) (ex. Africa had poor circulation)
Military Strength: troops, skills, loyalty, strategic thinking, and distant bases
Foreign Relations: having good relations with other countries
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