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AP Human Geography
Unit 4 – Political Geography
Topic 4.1
What does the term 'Balkanization' signify in the context of political geography?
The fragmentation or division of a region into smaller regions that are often hostile towards each other.
The merger of small territories or states into one unified region or superstate.
The creation of a nation-state that promotes cultural homogeneity.
The transition from an autocratic governance to a democratic system.
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