INTST101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Non-Governmental Organization, North South Mrt Line, Occupy Movement

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Over 200 countries in the world, almost all land is claimed except: Public places that belongs to no countries: antarctica, international waters, near space. North pole all claimed due to developed countries close to it. South pole: is the most inhospitable place on earth. Tragedy of the commons: when things are held in common the asset decays and falls apart due to no one responsible for the loss. No one cares to, no incentive to preserve it. A country includes: territory (natural resources), population (people), culture (high & low), state (government) Culture is a way of life: low -> common or wide spread forms of belief and behaviour daily life/common habits. High -> the very best of that society. What we put in museums or what we teach children. Ground breaking works of art, music of great beauty, architecture, famous literature. Top languages of the world by first language: chinese mandarin. Core infrastructure: water, housing, transportation, clothing, education, healthcare.

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