Definitions
Country
a nation; has some form of government.
How can you remember the Great Lakes?
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior
Capital
A city where the government of a state or country is located.
Continent
A large landmass, usually contains several countries; Antarctica and Australia are continents without multiple countries.
Physical map
shows physical features/landforms, geography like mountains, rivers.
Capitol
usually refers to the building in Washington D.C. where Congress meets.