Nation-state: A state whose territory corresponds to that occupied by a particular nation, with strong cultural homogeneity.
How to apply it: Apply nation-state to explain why Japan is often cited as a near-ideal example of this concept.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Political Patterns and Processes
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