Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Refugee
DemographicA person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. The 1951 Refugee Convention defines their rights and protections.
Example: Turkey hosts the largest number of refugees in the world.
Related field:
Refugees and internally displaced persons
Religions
DemographicThe religious affiliations of a country's population. Religion influences culture, law, and social norms.
Example: Christianity is the world's largest religion with over 2.4 billion adherents.
Related field:
Religions
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