political map
Type of map representing various countries and their territorial or administrative units.
province
Territorial division run by a government elected by the population (in Canada) or appointed by a central authority (China).
city
Major urban center, characterized by a concentrated settlement whose activities revolve around industry, commerce, services and administration.
state
Each of the territories constituting a federation; the United States is divided into 50 states.
country
Territory inhabited by a citizenry and administered by a government; its borders are clearly established.
internal boundary
Boundary marking the territorial limits of a province or state within a federated state.
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