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  • Nationalism

    Nationalism Definition Nationalism, movement in which the nation-state is regarded as the most important force for the realization of social, economic, and cultural aspirations of a people. Nationalism is characterized principally by a feeling of community among a people, based on common […]

  • European Neighbourhood Policy

    European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) The European Neighbourhood Policy, abbreviated as ENP, was developed in 2004, with the objective of avoiding the emergence of new dividing lines between the enlarged European Union (EU) and its neighbours to the South and East Through the ENP, the EU offers […]

  • European Neighbourhood Policy

    European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) The European Neighbourhood Policy, abbreviated as ENP, was developed in 2004, with the objective of avoiding the emergence of new dividing lines between the enlarged European Union (EU) and its neighbours to the South and East Through the ENP, the EU offers […]

  • Historical Capitals of the World

    Historical Capitals of the World List of Historical World Capitals by Continents since 1800 List of Historical World Capitals by Countries in America since 1800 United States of America COW Number: 2 (see the “Correlates of War” Project) Historical Country Alternative Spellings / Names / Related Entities: US/U.S./United States; USA/U.S.A. Capital(s) since 1800: Washington D.C.…

  • World Countries Vocabulary

    World Countries Vocabulary World Countries and Nationality Vocabulary Afghanistan . Adjective used for Afghanistan (also describes nationality): Afghan . Noun used for a person from Afghanistan : an Afghan . Albania . Adjective used for Albania (also describes nationality): Albanian . Noun used for a person from Albania : an Albanian . Algeria . Adjective…

  • General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

    General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean [COPEMED] The objectives of FAO COPEMED Project are the advice, technical support and establishment of cooperation networks to facilitate coordination to support fisheries management in the Mediterranean. COPEMED area covers the Western and Central sub-regions of the Mediterranean. Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Malta, Italy, France and Spain have adhered…

  • All Nations Index

    All Nations Index covered by the Legal Encyclopedia Organized by nation, this A-Z index provides links to the most important countries covered by the Encyclopedia. Each reference contains information and cross references to the Constitutional, Executive, Judicial, and Legislative materials if they are available online. It also includes links to legal guides and general country…

  • List of Inlands

    List of Inlands in the World: Alphabetical Abaiang (Kiribati) Pacific region Abd Al Kuri (Yemen) Indian region Abemama (Kiribati) Pacific region Achill (Ireland) Atlantic region Acklins (Bahamas) Atlantic region Adak (United States – Alaska) Pacific region Adams (Canada – Northwest Territories) Atlantic region Adams (New Zealand – Auckland Islands) Pacific region Addu (Maldives) Indian region…

  • Muslim Polygamy

    Muslim Polygamy A Complete Ban on Polygamy A few Muslim-majority countries have completely outlawed polygamy. These include: Tunisia, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. Algeria’s considerably amended Code de la Famille (Family Code) and Morocco’s new Moudawana (Family Law) (Articles 40-46) have both introduced greater regulation, extremely strict in the case of Morocco. New or amended family codes…

  • Muslim Marriage

    Muslim Marriage Note: The information is mostly drawn from two publications which are based on research by local legal experts and activists in the Muslim community: Knowing Our Rights: Women, family, laws and customs in the Muslim world, and Home Truths: A Global Report on Equality in the Muslim Family. Written Marriage Contracts & Registration…

  • African Capitals

    African Capitals A national capital or, in general, a capital (of Latin “caput,” “capitis,” which means “head”) is the city or locality where the central government, and all the main supreme organs of the State, reside. Capitals in Africa are generally recognized as a city which physically encompasses the offices and meeting places of the…

  • All Countries

    All Countries covered by the Legal Encyclopedia Western Europe Legal Systems Andorra Legal System Austria Legal System Belgium Legal System Denmark Legal System England and Wales Legal System Finland Legal System French Legal System German Legal System Greece Legal System Holy See Legal System Iceland Legal System Ireland Legal System Isle of Man Legal System…

  • Human Rights During the Arab Spring

    Promotion of Human Rights During the Arab Spring in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion in sections A.3.d. and A.3.e. supra regarding actions taken to respond to the human rights crises […]

  • Human Rights During the Arab Spring

    Promotion of Human Rights During the Arab Spring in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See discussion in sections A.3.d. and A.3.e. supra regarding actions taken to respond to the human rights crises […]

  • Schiller Classification

    Schiller Classification The Schiller classification system is a locally-developed system for classifying foreign, comparative, pre-literate, ancient, medieval, and religious law materials. A call number in the Schiller classification system is comprised of an abbreviation to designate a legal system, followed by a number indicating the specific subject area within the system. Topical Divisions in the…