Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Land Use
GeographicHow a country's land area is utilized, including agricultural land, forest, and other uses.
Example: Suriname has the highest percentage of forest cover at over 90%.
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Land use
Landlocked Country
GeographicA country that is entirely enclosed by land, with no coastline or direct access to the ocean. This can impact trade and economic development.
Example: Mongolia is the world's largest landlocked country by area.
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