The three characteristics of a nation is a population, borders, and recognition from the other nations. For example Taiwan has a border and population but isn't recognised by NATO and the UN so it is still technically part of China. <span />
Italy is the country that instigated the conflict in North Africa.
<span>In the case that the president can no longer serve, the vice president would serve aspresident. If the vice president cannot serve, the line of succession falls to the speaker of the House, then to the Senate president pro tempore, then to Cabinet members.</span>
