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.

capital

City where the government is located.

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.

international boundary

Boundary marking a country’s territorial limits.

internal boundary

Boundary marking the territorial limits of a province or state within a federated state.