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Geography: Africa: 3 of 5
Key Terminology
Population The number of people who live
density within 1km 2
Population How many people are spread over
distribution an area.
Corruption Dishonest behaviour by those in
power, typically involving dishonesty.
Ethnic group A community or population made
up of people who share a common
cultural background or descent.
Colony A country or area under the control
of another country and occupied by
settlers from that country.
Civil war A war between citizens of the
same country.
Stakeholder Someone with an interest or
concern in an issue.
Primary Impacts The initial impact of a natural event
on people and
property, caused directly by it.
Secondary The indirect impacts of an event,
Impacts usually occurring in the hours,
weeks, months or years after the
event.
