Countries of the World, M
Although there isn’t universal agreement on the question of what qualifies as a “country,” it is generally accepted that in order to be a country, a state must be a sovereign unit that has a permanent population, defined territorial boundaries, a government, and the ability to enter into agreements with other states. Even when these conditions are met, however, internationally recognized independence is not a given, and a territorial entity that declares itself to be an independent country is not always recognized as such by the rest of the world.
Countries of the World Encyclopedia Articles By Title
Madagascar
Madagascar, island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Madagascar is the fourth largest island......
- Introduction
- Tropical, Humid, Rainforest
- Ethnic Groups
- Population, Ethnicity, Migration
- Farming, Forestry, Fishing
- Trade, Services, Economy
- Regions, Districts, Communes
- Culture, Traditions, Cuisine
- Sports, Recreation, Culture
- Colonization, Merina Kingdom, Trade
- Colonialism, Merina Kingdom, Trade
- Colonization, Trade, Slavery
- Colonization, Merina, Independence
- Politics, Economy, People
- Island, Wildlife, Culture
- Power Struggle, Colonialism, Independence
- Political Reform, Stability, Unity
Malawi
Malawi, landlocked country in southeastern Africa. Endowed with spectacular highlands and extensive lakes, it occupies......
Malaysia
Malaysia, country of Southeast Asia, lying just north of the Equator, that is composed of two noncontiguous regions:......
- Introduction
- Tropical, Monsoon, Humid
- Rainforest, Wildlife, Flora
- Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions
- Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
- Multicultural, Islands, Cities
- Trade, Manufacturing, Services
- Farming, Forestry, Fishing
- Resources, Economy, Tourism
- Labour, Taxation, Economy
- Federalism, States, Districts
- Security, Politics, Economy
- Culture, Cuisine, Traditions
- Colonialism, Independence, Diversity
- Islam, Trade, Culture
- British Rule, Borneo, Malaya
- Colonialism, Economy, Society
- Politics, Reforms, Economy
- Multiculturalism, Economy, Politics
- Multiculturalism, Economy, Politics
Maldives
Maldives, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of a chain of about 1,200 small......
Mali
Mali, landlocked country of western Africa, mostly in the Saharan and Sahelian regions. Mali is largely flat and......
Malta
Malta, island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. A small but strategically important group of islands,......
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands, country in the central Pacific Ocean. It consists of some of the easternmost islands of Micronesia.......
Mauritania
Mauritania, country on the Atlantic coast of Africa. Mauritania forms a geographic and cultural bridge between......
Mauritius
Mauritius, island country in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa. Physiographically, it is......
Mexico
Mexico, country of southern North America and the third largest country in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina.......
- Introduction
- Rivers, Lakes, Coastline
- Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems
- Indigenous, Mestizo, Afro-Mexican
- Population, Migration, Urbanization
- Forestry, Biodiversity, Conservation
- Trade, Exports, Imports
- Federalism, Constitution, Autonomy
- Health, Welfare, Poverty
- Culture, Cuisine, Traditions
- Holidays, Festivals, Traditions
- Sports, Recreation, Culture
- Pre-Columbian, Conquest, Revolution
- Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, Mesoamerica
- Spanish Conquest, Aztec Empire, Colonialism
- Independence, Revolution, 1810
- La Reforma, Politics, Economy
- Porfirio Diaz, Revolution, Reforms
- Revolution, Aftermath, 1910-40
- WWII, Allies, Axis
- PRI Rule, Pena Nieto, Reforms
Micronesia
Micronesia, country in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of more than 600 islands and islets in the Caroline......
Moldova
Moldova, landlocked country lying in the northeastern corner of the Balkan region of Europe. Its capital city is......
Monaco
Monaco, sovereign principality located along the Mediterranean Sea in the midst of the resort area of the Côte......
Mongolia
Mongolia, historically Outer Mongolia, landlocked country located in north-central Asia. It is roughly oval in......
- Introduction
- Steppes, Plateaus, Basins
- Steppe, Desert, Soils
- Nomadic, Steppe, Gers
- Livestock, Herding, Grazing
- Resources, Power, Climate
- Services, Labour, Taxation
- Nomadic, Steppe, Pastoralism
- Healthcare, Nutrition, Poverty
- Nomadic, Culture, Traditions
- Cultural Institutions
- Media, Publishing, Culture
- Nomads, Steppes, Tribes
- Genghis Khan, Steppe, Empire
- Successor States, Mongol Empire
- Manchu, Steppe, Nomads
- Revolution, Independence, Sovereignty
- Counterrevolution, Japan, War
- Steppe, Nomadic, Gobi
- Reform, Democracy, Revolution
- Urbanization, Resources, Economy
- Reforms, Democracy, Economy
Montenegro
Montenegro, country located in the west-central Balkans at the southern end of the Dinaric Alps. It is bounded......
Morocco
Morocco, mountainous country of western North Africa that lies directly across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain.......
- Introduction
- Mountains, Plateaus, Valleys
- Mediterranean, Arid, Temperate
- Urban, Rural, Coastal
- Agriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing
- Local Government, Regions, Provinces
- Education, Literacy, Schools
- Decline, Traditional Gov, 1830-1912
- French Zone, Berbers, Sahara
- Spanish Zone, Rif Mountains, Mediterranean Coast
- North African, Berber, Mediterranean
- Muhammad VI, Reforms, Culture
Mozambique
Mozambique, scenic country in southeastern Africa. Mozambique is rich in natural resources, is biologically and......
- Introduction
- Rivers, Lakes, Delta
- Tropical, Coastal, Monsoons
- Animism, Christianity, Islam
- Economy, Trade, Agriculture
- Natural Resources, Economy, Tourism
- Rail, Ports, Telecoms
- Politics, Elections, Constitution
- Education, Literacy, Schools
- Culture, Traditions, Cuisine
- Culture, Institutions, Traditions
- Colonialism, Independence, Civil War
- Zimbabwe Civilizations, Trade, Bantu
- Colonial History, Portuguese Rule, African Culture
- Colonialism, Independence, Revolution
- Civil War, Peace, Reconciliation
Myanmar
Myanmar, country, located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. In 1989 the country’s official English......
- Introduction
- Monsoon, Tropical, Humid
- Burmese, Sino-Tibetan, Mon-Khmer
- Population, Migration, Ethnicity
- Agriculture, Manufacturing, Trade
- Resources, Power, Economy
- Politics, Ethnicity, Religion
- Culture, Religion, Traditions
- Colonialism, Independence, Military Rule
- Pyu State, Ancient Cities, Irrigation
- Unification, Ethnic Groups, Buddhism
- Dynastic Rule, Politics, Economy
- Colonialism, Exploitation, Resistance
- Nationalism, Ethnicity, Politics
- Ethnic Groups, Politics, Economy
- Myanmar since 1988