Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 11 - A World of States - Thinking Geographically - Page 479: 6

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One country that has held together is Canada, despite its linguistic and cultural diversity. Centripetal forces like a strong federal system, bilingual policies, and efforts to promote national identity have contributed to its cohesion. On the other hand, the former Yugoslavia experienced centrifugal forces like ethnic tensions and political divisions, leading to its eventual breakup into several independent countries.
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