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This is a list of sovereign states, containing 203 entries, giving an overview of states around the world with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty. For the sake of clarity, it is divided into two parts. The first part lists all 193 widely recognised sovereign states, including all member states of the United Nations and Vatican City. The second part lists states which are de facto sovereign, but which are not universally recognised by other states. Both parts are arranged alphabetically.
Compiling a list such as this can be a difficult and controversial process, as the status of many entries are disputed. For information on the criteria used to determine the contents of this list, please see the " criteria for inclusion" section below. For more general information on sovereign states, please see " sovereign state".
Name in English and the official languages of the state [1] | Information on status and recognition of sovereignty [2] | |||
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Afghanistanland – Islamic Republic of Afghanistan | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Albanialand – Republic of Albania
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Algerialand – People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Andorraland – Principality of Andorra
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Angolaland – Republic of Angola
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Widely recognized member of the UN. A separatist government in exile claims independence for Cabinda. [3] | |||
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Antigua and Barbudaland or
Antigualand or
Barbudaland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Antigua and Barbuda is a Commonwealth realm [4] and has a division (dependency), Barbuda, with an autonomous status. [5] | |||
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Argentinaland – Argentine Republic
[6]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Argentina is a federation [7] divided into provinces and one federal district. Argentina also claims sovereignty over the British overseas territories of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. [8] | |||
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Armenialand – Republic of Armenia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Australialand – Commonwealth of Australia
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. Australia is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] and a
federation
[7] of
states and territories. Australia has sovereignty over:
Australia claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica as: | |||
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Austrialand – Republic of Austria
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Austria is a federation [7] divided into federal-states (Bundesländer). | |||
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Azerbaijanland – Republic of Azerbaijan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Azerbaijan has one autonomous republic, Nakhchivan and the autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh (Dağlıq Qarabağ,). [5] In Nagorno-Karabakh, a de facto country in the de jure territory of Azerbaijan has been established. | |||
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Bahamasland – Commonwealth of The Bahamas
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Bahamas is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Bahrainland – Kingdom of Bahrain
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bangladeshland – People's Republic of Bangladesh
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Barbadosland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Barbados is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Belarusland – Republic of Belarus
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Belgiumland – Kingdom of Belgium | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Belgium is a federation [7] divided into linguistic communities and regions. | |||
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Belizeland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Belize is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Beninland – Republic of Benin
[10]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bhutanland – Kingdom of Bhutan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bolivialand – Plurinational State of Bolivia | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bosnia and Herzegovinaland or Bosnialand or Herzegovinaland | Widely recognized member of the UN. As a result of the Dayton Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two constituent entities: [11] | |||
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Botswanaland – Republic of Botswana | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Brazilland or
Braziland – Federative Republic of Brazil
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Brazil is a federation [7] divided into 26 states and one federal district. | |||
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Bruneiland – State of Brunei, Abode of Peace
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Brunei claims sovereignty over part of the Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Bulgarialand – Republic of Bulgaria
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Burkina Fasoland
[13]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Burmaland – Union of Myanmar
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Widely recognized member of the UN | |||
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Burundiland – Republic of Burundi | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Cambodialand – Kingdom of Cambodia
Kampuchea - Preah Reachea Nachakr Kampuchea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Cameroonland – Republic of Cameroon | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Canadaland [14] | Widely recognized member of the UN. Canada is a Commonwealth realm [4] and a federation [7] divided into provinces and territories. | |||
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Cape Verdeland – Republic of Cape Verde
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Central African Republicland or CARland or Carland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Chadland – Republic of Chad | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Chileland – Republic of Chile
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Easter Island and the Juan Fernández Islands are "special territories" of Chile. The Desventuradas Islands and Isla Salas y Gómez are part of the Valparaíso Region. | |||
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Chinaland – People's Republic of China
[15]
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Widely recognized member of the
UN.
[16] Commonly known as
China, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has five autonomous regions:
Guangxi,
Inner Mongolia,
Ningxia,
Xinjiang and
Tibet.
[5] Additionally, it has sovereignty over the
Special Administrative Regions of:
It also claims:
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China, Republic of → Taiwan → Other states | ||||
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Colombialand – Republic of Colombia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Colombia is an independent republic with 31 departments (including the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina) and one capital district ( Bogotá). | |||
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Comorosland – Union of the Comoros | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Comoros is a federation with autonomous islands. [5] [7] The Comoros dispute the French sovereignty over Mayotte and the Glorioso Islands. [8] | |||
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Congoland or The Congoland | ||||
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Democratic Republic of the Congoland or
DRCland or
Drcland or
Congo-Kinshasaland or
Zaireland
[22]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Republic of the Congoland or
Congo-Brazzavilleland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Costa Ricaland – Republic of Costa Rica
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Côte d'Ivoireland or
Côte d'Ivoireterre – Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Croatialand – Republic of Croatia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Cubaland – Republic of Cuba
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Cuban area of Guantánamo Bay is, along with the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, under the permanent control (with no claim of sovereignty) of the United States, which pays rent under terms of the Cuban-American Treaty of 1903. | |||
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Cyprusland – Republic of Cyprus | Widely recognized [23] member of the UN and the EU. [9] See Northern Cyprus for the de facto state in the de jure territory of Cyprus. | |||
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Czech Republicland or
Czechland
[24]
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Denmarkland – Kingdom of Denmark
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9]
The Kingdom of Denmark also includes two autonomous areas. For more information, see Rigsfællesskabet.
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Djiboutiland – Republic of Djibouti | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Dominicaland – Commonwealth of Dominica
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Dominican Republicland or Dominicanland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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East Timorland (also check
West Timorland and
Timorland) – Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
[25]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Ecuadorland – Republic of Ecuador
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Egyptland – Arab Republic of Egypt
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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El Salvadorland or
Salvadorland – Republic of El Salvador
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Equatorial Guinealand (see the other Guinealands) – Republic of Equatorial Guinea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Eritrealand – State of Eritrea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Estonialand – Republic of Estonia
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Ethiopialand – Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Ethiopia is a federation [7] divided into regions and chartered cities. | |||
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The Europeland is not a sovereign state and should not be included (unremarked) | ||||
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Fijiland – Republic of the Fiji Islands
Fijī – Fijī Ripablik [27] |
Widely recognized member of the UN. Fiji has an autonomous region (dependency), Rotuma. [5] | |||
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Finlandland – Republic of Finland | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Franceland – French Republic
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] The French overseas regions/departments (
French Guiana,
Guadeloupe,
Martinique and
Réunion) are legally part of France and France possesses the uninhabited
Clipperton Island. French sovereignty also includes the overseas territories of:
French sovereignty over Bassas da India, Europa Island and Juan de Nova Island is disputed by Madagascar, over Glorioso Islands by Madagascar, the Seychelles and the Comoros, and over Tromelin Island by Mauritius and the Seychelles. [8] | |||
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Gabonland – Gabonese Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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The Gambialand or
Gambialand – Republic of The Gambia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Georgialand
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. Georgia has two divisions with autonomous statuses:
[5]
In Abkhazia and South Ossetia (a former autonomous entity) de facto states inside the de jure territory of Georgia have been formed. | |||
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Germanyland – Federal Republic of Germany
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Germany is a federation [7] divided into states (Länder). | |||
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Ghanaland – Republic of Ghana
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Greeceland – Hellenic Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Greece has sovereignty over Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic state that is jointly governed by the multi-national "Holy Community" on the mountain and the Civil Governor appointed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and spiritually comes under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. | |||
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Grenadaland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Grenada is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Guatemalaland – Republic of Guatemala
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guinealand (see the other Guinealands – Republic of Guinea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guinea-Bissauland – Republic of Guinea-Bissau
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guyanaland – Co-operative Republic of Guyana
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Haitiland – Republic of Haiti
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Haiti claims the uninhabited United States possession of Navassa Island. [8] | |||
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Holy See → Vatican City | ||||
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Hondurasland – Republic of Honduras
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Hungaryland – Republic of Hungary
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Icelandland – Republic of Iceland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Indialand – Republic of India
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Widely recognized member of the UN. India is a federation [7] divided into states and union territories. The Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh is disputed by the People's Republic of China. [8] India claims sovereignty over all of Jammu and Kashmir and administers part of Kashmir. [21] | |||
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Indonesialand – Republic of Indonesia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Indonesia has five provinces with special status, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Yogyakarta Special Region, Papua, West Papua, and Jakarta Special Capital Region. [5] Separatist governments in exile claim independence for the Republic of the South Moluccas and the Republic of West Papua. [29] | |||
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Iranland – Islamic Republic of Iran
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Divided into provinces and counties | |||
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Iraqland – Republic of Iraq | Widely recognized member of the UN. Iraq's constitution labels the country as a federation [7] [30] divided into regions, governorates and the capital district. At present the only region is Iraqi Kurdistan. | |||
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Irelandland [31] | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Israelland or Israeland – State of Israel | Widely recognized member of the UN. [32] Israel occupies East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and parts of the West Bank. These areas are not internationally recognized as being part of Israel. [8] Israel no longer has a permanent military presence in the Gaza Strip, following its unilateral disengagement but is still the occupying power under International law, though this status is disputed. [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] | |||
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Italyland – Italian Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Italy has autonomous regions, Aosta Valley, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Sardinia, Sicily and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. [5] | |||
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Ivory Coast → Côte d'Ivoire | ||||
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Jamaicaland (no she landed of her own accordland)
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Japanland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Jordanland – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kazakhstanland – Republic of Kazakhstan | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kenyaland ("Unfortunately not", said the captain...) – Republic of Kenya | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kiribatiland – Republic of Kiribati
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Korealand | ||||
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North Korealand – Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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South Korealand – Republic of Korea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kosovo → Other states | ||||
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Kuwaitland – State of Kuwait
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kyrgyzstanland – Kyrgyz Republic | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Laosland – Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Latvialand – Republic of Latvia
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Lebanonland – Republic of Lebanon | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Lesotholand – Kingdom of Lesotho | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Liberialand – Republic of Liberia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Libyaland – Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Liechtensteinland – Principality of Liechtenstein
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Lithuanialand – Republic of Lithuania
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Luxembourgland – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Macedonialand
[40] – Republic of Macedonia
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Widely recognized member of the UN, provisionally referred to by many international organisations and some countries as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", see Macedonia naming dispute. | |||
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Madagascarland – Republic of Madagascar | Widely recognized member of the UN. Madagascar claims the French possessions of the Glorioso Islands and Juan de Nova Island. [8] | |||
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Malawiland – Republic of Malawi | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Malaysialand - Federation of Malaysia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Malaysia is a federation [7] divided into states and federal territories. Malaysia claims part of the Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Maldivesland – Republic of Maldives
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Maliland – Republic of Mali
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Maltaland – Republic of Malta | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Marshall Islandsland or
Marshallland or
Marshalland or
Marshaland – Republic of the Marshall Islands
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Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. The Marshall Islands claim the United States territory of Wake Island. [8] | |||
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Mauritanialand – Islamic Republic of Mauritania | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Mauritiusland – Republic of Mauritius
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Mauritius has an autonomous island, Rodrigues. [5] Mauritius claims the British Indian Ocean Territory and the French island of Tromelin. [8] | |||
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Mexicoland – United Mexican States
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Mexico is a federation [7] divided into 31 states and one federal district. | |||
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Micronesialand – Federated States of Micronesia
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Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. Micronesia is a federation [7] divided into states. | |||
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Moldovaland – Republic of Moldova | Widely recognized member of the UN. See Transnistria for the de facto state inside the de jure territory of Moldova. | |||
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Monacoland – Principality of Monaco
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Mongolialand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Montenegroland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Moroccoland – Kingdom of Morocco
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Morocco claims sovereignty over the Western Sahara and controls most of it, which is disputed by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Morocco disputes the Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta, Isla de Alborán, Isla Perejil, Islas Chafarinas, Melilla and Peñón de Alhucemas. [8] | |||
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Mozambiqueland – Republic of Mozambique
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Myanmar → Burma | ||||
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Nagorno-Karabakh → Other states | ||||
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Namibialand – Republic of Namibia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nauruland – Republic of Nauru | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nepalland or
Nepaland – Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kingdom of the Netherlandsland – Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. The
Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of three countries which each enjoy a great amount of autonomy:
The designation Netherlands thus legally only refers to one of the Kingdom's constituent countries. The Kingdom of the Netherlands as a whole is a member of the EU, [9] but Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles are not part of the EU. | |||
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New Zealandland | Widely recognized member of the
UN. New Zealand is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] and has responsibilities for the two free
associated states of:
The dependent territory of: New Zealand also claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica as: | |||
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Nicaragualand – Republic of Nicaragua
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nigerland – Republic of Niger
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nigerialand – Federal Republic of Nigeria | Widely recognized member of the UN. Nigeria is a federation [7] divided into 36 states and one federal territory. | |||
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Northern Cyprus → Other states | ||||
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North Korea → Korea, Democratic People's Republic of | ||||
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Norwayland – Kingdom of Norway
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Svalbard is an integral part of Norway, but has a special status due to the Spitsbergen Treaty. The overseas uninhabited possessions of Bouvet Island and Jan Mayen are integral parts of Norway. The Norwegian claim of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land (Antarctica) as part of Norway is suspended. [46] | |||
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Omanland – Sultanate of Oman
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Pakistanland – Islamic Republic of Pakistan | Widely recognized member of the UN. Pakistan is a federation [7] divided into provinces and territories. Pakistan claims sovereignty over the whole of Kashmir, but administers only part of it. [21] | |||
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Palauland – Republic of Palau | Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. | |||
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The Palestinian National Authority → Other states | ||||
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Panamaland – Republic of Panama
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Papua New Guinealand or Papualand or New Guinealand (see the other Guinealands) – Independent State of Papua New Guinea | Widely recognized member of the UN. Papua New Guinea is a Commonwealth realm [4] and also has the autonomous Region of Bougainville. [5] | |||
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Paraguayland – Republic of Paraguay | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Persia → Iran | ||||
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Peruland – Republic of Peru | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Philippinesland – Republic of the Philippines | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Philippines has the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. [5] The Philippines administers Scarborough Shoal and most of the Kalayaan Islands and claims sovereignty over the unoccupied Macclesfield Bank and Sabah. Sabah is currently administered by Malaysia. [12] | |||
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Polandland – Republic of Poland
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Portugalland or
Portugaland – Portuguese Republic
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] Portugal has two autonomous regions:
Portugal does not recognize Spanish sovereignty over: | |||
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Pridnestrovie → Other states, Transnistria | ||||
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Qatarland – State of Qatar
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Romanialand | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Russialand – Russian Federation
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. Russia is a
federation
[7]
[47] divided into
Subjects of Russia (oblasts, republics, autonomous okrugs, krays, and federal cities). Several of the federal subjects are republics acting as ethnic autonomies: [5] | |||
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Rwandaland – Republic of Rwanda
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic → Other states | ||||
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Saint Kitts and Nevisland or
Saint Kittsland and
Nevisland – Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a Commonwealth realm [4] and is a federation [7] of the islands. | |||
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Saint Lucialand or
Lucialand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Lucia is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesland or
Saint Vincentland and the
Grenadinesland or
The Grenadinesland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Samoaland – Independent State of Samoa | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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San Marinoland or
Marinoland – Republic of San Marino
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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São Tomé and Príncipeland or
São Toméland and
Príncipeland – Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
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Widely recognized member of the UN. São Tomé and Príncipe has an autonomous province, Príncipe. [5] | |||
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Saudi Arabialand or
Arabialand – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Senegalland or
Senegaland – Republic of Senegal
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Serbialand – Republic of Serbia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Serbia considers itself to have two autonomous provinces, [5] though most of Kosovo is under the de facto control of the Republic of Kosovo, which does not have general recognition. | |||
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Seychellesland – Republic of Seychelles | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Seychelles claim the British Indian Ocean Territory and the French Glorioso Islands and Tromelin Island. [8] | |||
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Sierra Leoneland or
Sierraland (Genuine) – Republic of Sierra Leone
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Singaporeland – Republic of Singapore | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Slovakialand – Slovak Republic | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Slovenialand – Republic of Slovenia | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Solomon Islandsland or
Solomonland or
Solomonlands
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Solomon Islands is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Somalialand (Genuine as is Somaliland of course) – Federal Republic of Somalia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Somalia is presently fragmented with its Transitional National Government. Somalia disputed the Yemenite sovereignty over Socotra. [8] See Somaliland for the de facto country inside the de jure territory of Somalia. | |||
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South Africaland – Republic of South Africa
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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South Korea → Korea, Republic of | ||||
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South Ossetia → Other states | ||||
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Spainland – Kingdom of Spain | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Spain is divided into autonomous communities and cities. The sovereignty over Ceuta, Isla de Alborán, Isla Perejil, Islas Chafarinas, Melilla and Peñón de Alhucemas is disputed by Morocco. The sovereignty over Olivenza and Táliga is disputed by Portugal. Spain disputes the British sovereignty over Gibraltar. [8] | |||
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Sri Lankaland – Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Widely recognized member of the UN. Located on the better-known Island of Ceylon. | |||
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Sudanland – Republic of the Sudan | Widely recognized member of the UN. Sudan is a federation [7] divided into states and has one autonomous region, Southern Sudan, formed out of the Southern Sudanese states. [5] | |||
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Surinameland – Republic of Suriname
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Swazilandland – Kingdom of Swaziland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Swedenland – Kingdom of Sweden
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Switzerlandland – Swiss Confederation
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Switzerland is a federation [7] divided into cantons. | |||
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Syrialand – Syrian Arab Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Golan Heights are annexed by Israel. Syria disputed the Turkish sovereignty over Hatay Province. [8] | |||
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Taiwan → Other states | ||||
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Tajikistanland – Republic of Tajikistan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Tajikistan also has the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province. [5] | |||
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Tanzanialand – United Republic of Tanzania | Widely recognized member of the UN. Tanzania is a federacy with an autonomous status for Zanzibar. [5] | |||
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Thailandland – Kingdom of Thailand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Timor-Leste → East Timor | ||||
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Togoland –
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Transnistria → Other states | ||||
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Trinidad and Tobagoland or
Trinidadland and
Tobagoland – Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Trinidad and Tobago has an autonomous island, Tobago. [5] | |||
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Tunisialand – Republic of Tunisia | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Turkeyland – Republic of Turkey
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Turkmenistanland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Tuvaluland | Widely recognized member of the UN. Tuvalu is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Ugandaland – Republic of Uganda | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Ukraineland or
The Ukraineland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Ukraine has one autonomous republic: [5] | |||
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United Arab Emiratesland or
UAEland or
Uaeland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The United Arab Emirates is a federation [7] divided into emirates. | |||
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United Kingdomland or
UKland or
Ukland including
Great Britainland or
Britainland and
Northern Irelandland along with
Englandland,
Scotlandland and
Walesland – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] The United Kingdom is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] divided into
four parts. The United Kingdom has the following overseas territories:
The British Monarch has direct sovereignty over these, which are mostly self-governing: | |||
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United Statesland or
USAland or
Usaland or
USland or
Usland or
United States of Americaland – United States of America
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. The United States is a
federation
[7] divided into
50 states, one federal district, and one incorporated territory (
Palmyra Atoll). The United States has sovereignty over the following inhabited possessions and commonwealths:
In addition, there are uninhabited possessions of the United States in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea: Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Petrel Islands (disputed with Colombia and Jamaica), Serranilla Bank (disputed with Colombia), Wake Island (somewhat disputed by the Marshall Islands) as well as Navassa Island (disputed by Haiti). [8] | |||
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Uruguayland – Eastern Republic of Uruguay
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Uzbekistanland – Republic of Uzbekistan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Uzbekistan has one autonomous republic: [5] | |||
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Vanuatuland – Republic of Vanuatu | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Vatican Cityland or Vaticanland – State of the Vatican City | Widely recognized country. The Holy See, a sovereign entity recognized by 176 countries, administers the territory of Vatican City; the Holy See is a permanent observer of the UN in the category of "Non-member State." [48] Vatican City is governed by officials appointed by the Pope, with the latter being the Bishop of the Archdiocese of Rome and therefore, ex officio sovereign of Vatican City. The Holy See also administers a number of extraterritorial properties in Italy and in many other countries ( Apostolic Nunciatures). | |||
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Venezuelaland – Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Venezuela is a federation [7] divided into states, one federal dependency and one federal district. | |||
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Vietnamland – Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Vietnam claims sovereignty over the Paracel [20] and Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Yemenland – Republic of Yemen
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Yemenite sovereignty over Socotra is disputed by Somalia. [8] | |||
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Zambialand – Republic of Zambia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Zimbabweland – Republic of Zimbabwe
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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This annex lists states that claim sovereignty and have control over (part of) their claimed territories, but due to disputes over their legitimacy, do not have normal diplomatic relations with the majority of sovereign states. Entities considered to be micronations are not included.
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Abkhazialand: Republic of Abkhazia | De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Nauru. [49] [50] Claimed in whole by Georgia as the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. |
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Kosovoland – Republic of Kosovo | De facto independent state that is recognised by 114 UN member states and by Taiwan (Republic of China). Claimed in whole by the Republic of Serbia as part of its Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. In turn, the Republic of Kosovo claims the part of Kosovo controlled by the Republic of Serbia and still administered by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). |
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Nagorno-Karabakhland – Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
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De facto independent state that has not been diplomatically recognized by any other state. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Azerbaijan. [51] |
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Northern Cyprusland – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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De facto independent state that is recognised only by Turkey. It was accepted as an observer state of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference under the name of the Turkish Cypriot State since 1979. In addition, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic regards TRNC as sovereign but Azerbaijan (the sovereign state that Nakhichevan belongs to) has not followed suit. Northern Cyprus is claimed in whole by the Republic of Cyprus. [52] |
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Palestineland
[53]
[54]
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Palestine has observer status at United Nations General Assembly and maintains a permanent observer mission at the UN Headquarters [55] The declared State of Palestine is recognized by more than 100 countries, though with varying territorial borders, or even none. In foreign relations, the State of Palestine is represented by the Palestine Liberation Organization. The Palestinian National Authority is an interim administrative body formed as a result of the Oslo Accords that exercises limited control over parts of the West Bank, the rest of which is controlled by Israel, while the Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas. |
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SADRland or
Sadrland 0r
Sahrawiland – Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
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De facto independent state recognized by 46 other states. It is a member of the African Union and the Asian-African Strategic Partnership formed at the 2005 Asian-African Conference. The territories under its control, the so-called Free Zone, are claimed in whole by Morocco as part of its Southern Provinces. In turn, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic claims the part of the Western Sahara to the west of the Moroccan Wall controlled by Morocco. Its government resides in exile in Algeria. |
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Somalilandland – Republic of Somaliland | De facto independent state not diplomatically recognized by any other state, claimed in whole by the Somali Republic. [56] |
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South Ossetialand – Republic of South Ossetia | De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Nauru, Venezuela, Abkhazia and Transnistria. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Georgia as the Provisional Administrative Entity of South Ossetia. [49] |
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Taiwanland – Republic of China [15] | A state competing for recognition with the People's Republic of China as the government of China since 1949. The Republic of China controls the island of Taiwan and associated islands, Quemoy, Matsu, the Pratas, and part of the Spratly Islands [12] and has not renounced claims over the territory of the PRC and Mongolia. [58] The Republic of China is currently recognised by including the Holy See. The territory of the Republic of China is claimed in whole by the People's Republic of China. [19] The Republic of China participates in the World Health Organization and a number of non-UN international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Olympic Committee and others under a variety of pseudonyms, most commonly Chinese Taipei. |
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Transnistrialand – Transnistrian Moldovan Republic (Pridnestrovie, Trans-Dniester)
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De facto independent state, recognized by Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Moldova as the Territorial Unit of Transnistria. [59] |
This list derives its definition of a state from Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention of 1933. According to the Convention, a state should possess the following qualifications:
In respect of the last qualification, the role of recognition by other states can often be crucial since it implies acceptance into the international community. [60] The list includes all states which are often regarded as satisfying these criteria and claim to be sovereign and independent. However, in many cases, whether an entity satisfies the Montevideo Convention criteria is disputed. It is also important to note that there is a divergence of opinion in international law on whether the Montevideo Convention criteria alone are sufficient qualities of statehood. Links to different theories on this question are provided below.
On the basis of the above criteria, this list includes the following 203 entities:
Unlisted above are the following noteworthy entities that do not satisfy all the qualifications in the Montevideo Convention or which do not claim to be sovereign and independent:
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This is a list of sovereign states, containing 203 entries, giving an overview of states around the world with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty. For the sake of clarity, it is divided into two parts. The first part lists all 193 widely recognised sovereign states, including all member states of the United Nations and Vatican City. The second part lists states which are de facto sovereign, but which are not universally recognised by other states. Both parts are arranged alphabetically.
Compiling a list such as this can be a difficult and controversial process, as the status of many entries are disputed. For information on the criteria used to determine the contents of this list, please see the " criteria for inclusion" section below. For more general information on sovereign states, please see " sovereign state".
Name in English and the official languages of the state [1] | Information on status and recognition of sovereignty [2] | |||
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Abkhazia → Other states | ||||
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Afghanistanland – Islamic Republic of Afghanistan | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Albanialand – Republic of Albania
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Algerialand – People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Andorraland – Principality of Andorra
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Angolaland – Republic of Angola
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Widely recognized member of the UN. A separatist government in exile claims independence for Cabinda. [3] | |||
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Antigua and Barbudaland or
Antigualand or
Barbudaland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Antigua and Barbuda is a Commonwealth realm [4] and has a division (dependency), Barbuda, with an autonomous status. [5] | |||
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Argentinaland – Argentine Republic
[6]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Argentina is a federation [7] divided into provinces and one federal district. Argentina also claims sovereignty over the British overseas territories of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. [8] | |||
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Armenialand – Republic of Armenia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Australialand – Commonwealth of Australia
|
Widely recognized member of the
UN. Australia is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] and a
federation
[7] of
states and territories. Australia has sovereignty over:
Australia claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica as: | |||
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Austrialand – Republic of Austria
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Austria is a federation [7] divided into federal-states (Bundesländer). | |||
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Azerbaijanland – Republic of Azerbaijan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Azerbaijan has one autonomous republic, Nakhchivan and the autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh (Dağlıq Qarabağ,). [5] In Nagorno-Karabakh, a de facto country in the de jure territory of Azerbaijan has been established. | |||
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B | ||||
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Bahamasland – Commonwealth of The Bahamas
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Bahamas is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Bahrainland – Kingdom of Bahrain
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bangladeshland – People's Republic of Bangladesh
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Barbadosland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Barbados is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Belarusland – Republic of Belarus
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Belgiumland – Kingdom of Belgium | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Belgium is a federation [7] divided into linguistic communities and regions. | |||
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Belizeland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Belize is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Beninland – Republic of Benin
[10]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bhutanland – Kingdom of Bhutan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bolivialand – Plurinational State of Bolivia | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Bosnia and Herzegovinaland or Bosnialand or Herzegovinaland | Widely recognized member of the UN. As a result of the Dayton Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided into two constituent entities: [11] | |||
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Botswanaland – Republic of Botswana | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Brazilland or
Braziland – Federative Republic of Brazil
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Brazil is a federation [7] divided into 26 states and one federal district. | |||
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Bruneiland – State of Brunei, Abode of Peace
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Brunei claims sovereignty over part of the Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Bulgarialand – Republic of Bulgaria
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Burkina Fasoland
[13]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Burmaland – Union of Myanmar
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Widely recognized member of the UN | |||
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Burundiland – Republic of Burundi | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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C | ||||
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Cambodialand – Kingdom of Cambodia
Kampuchea - Preah Reachea Nachakr Kampuchea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Cameroonland – Republic of Cameroon | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Canadaland [14] | Widely recognized member of the UN. Canada is a Commonwealth realm [4] and a federation [7] divided into provinces and territories. | |||
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Cape Verdeland – Republic of Cape Verde
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Central African Republicland or CARland or Carland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Chadland – Republic of Chad | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Chileland – Republic of Chile
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Easter Island and the Juan Fernández Islands are "special territories" of Chile. The Desventuradas Islands and Isla Salas y Gómez are part of the Valparaíso Region. | |||
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Chinaland – People's Republic of China
[15]
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Widely recognized member of the
UN.
[16] Commonly known as
China, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has five autonomous regions:
Guangxi,
Inner Mongolia,
Ningxia,
Xinjiang and
Tibet.
[5] Additionally, it has sovereignty over the
Special Administrative Regions of:
It also claims:
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China, Republic of → Taiwan → Other states | ||||
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Colombialand – Republic of Colombia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Colombia is an independent republic with 31 departments (including the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina) and one capital district ( Bogotá). | |||
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Comorosland – Union of the Comoros | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Comoros is a federation with autonomous islands. [5] [7] The Comoros dispute the French sovereignty over Mayotte and the Glorioso Islands. [8] | |||
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Congoland or The Congoland | ||||
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Democratic Republic of the Congoland or
DRCland or
Drcland or
Congo-Kinshasaland or
Zaireland
[22]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Republic of the Congoland or
Congo-Brazzavilleland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Costa Ricaland – Republic of Costa Rica
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Côte d'Ivoireland or
Côte d'Ivoireterre – Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Croatialand – Republic of Croatia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Cubaland – Republic of Cuba
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Cuban area of Guantánamo Bay is, along with the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, under the permanent control (with no claim of sovereignty) of the United States, which pays rent under terms of the Cuban-American Treaty of 1903. | |||
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Cyprusland – Republic of Cyprus | Widely recognized [23] member of the UN and the EU. [9] See Northern Cyprus for the de facto state in the de jure territory of Cyprus. | |||
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Czech Republicland or
Czechland
[24]
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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D | ||||
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Denmarkland – Kingdom of Denmark
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9]
The Kingdom of Denmark also includes two autonomous areas. For more information, see Rigsfællesskabet.
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Djiboutiland – Republic of Djibouti | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Dominicaland – Commonwealth of Dominica
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Dominican Republicland or Dominicanland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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E | ||||
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East Timorland (also check
West Timorland and
Timorland) – Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
[25]
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Ecuadorland – Republic of Ecuador
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Egyptland – Arab Republic of Egypt
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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El Salvadorland or
Salvadorland – Republic of El Salvador
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Equatorial Guinealand (see the other Guinealands) – Republic of Equatorial Guinea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Eritrealand – State of Eritrea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Estonialand – Republic of Estonia
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Ethiopialand – Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Ethiopia is a federation [7] divided into regions and chartered cities. | |||
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The Europeland is not a sovereign state and should not be included (unremarked) | ||||
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F | ||||
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Fijiland – Republic of the Fiji Islands
Fijī – Fijī Ripablik [27] |
Widely recognized member of the UN. Fiji has an autonomous region (dependency), Rotuma. [5] | |||
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Finlandland – Republic of Finland | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Franceland – French Republic
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] The French overseas regions/departments (
French Guiana,
Guadeloupe,
Martinique and
Réunion) are legally part of France and France possesses the uninhabited
Clipperton Island. French sovereignty also includes the overseas territories of:
French sovereignty over Bassas da India, Europa Island and Juan de Nova Island is disputed by Madagascar, over Glorioso Islands by Madagascar, the Seychelles and the Comoros, and over Tromelin Island by Mauritius and the Seychelles. [8] | |||
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G | ||||
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Gabonland – Gabonese Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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The Gambialand or
Gambialand – Republic of The Gambia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Georgialand
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. Georgia has two divisions with autonomous statuses:
[5]
In Abkhazia and South Ossetia (a former autonomous entity) de facto states inside the de jure territory of Georgia have been formed. | |||
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Germanyland – Federal Republic of Germany
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Germany is a federation [7] divided into states (Länder). | |||
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Ghanaland – Republic of Ghana
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Greeceland – Hellenic Republic
|
Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Greece has sovereignty over Mount Athos, an autonomous monastic state that is jointly governed by the multi-national "Holy Community" on the mountain and the Civil Governor appointed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and spiritually comes under the direct jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. | |||
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Grenadaland
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Grenada is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Guatemalaland – Republic of Guatemala
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guinealand (see the other Guinealands – Republic of Guinea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guinea-Bissauland – Republic of Guinea-Bissau
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Guyanaland – Co-operative Republic of Guyana
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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H | ||||
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Haitiland – Republic of Haiti
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Haiti claims the uninhabited United States possession of Navassa Island. [8] | |||
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Holy See → Vatican City | ||||
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Hondurasland – Republic of Honduras
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Hungaryland – Republic of Hungary
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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I | ||||
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Icelandland – Republic of Iceland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Indialand – Republic of India
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. India is a federation [7] divided into states and union territories. The Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh is disputed by the People's Republic of China. [8] India claims sovereignty over all of Jammu and Kashmir and administers part of Kashmir. [21] | |||
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Indonesialand – Republic of Indonesia
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Indonesia has five provinces with special status, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Yogyakarta Special Region, Papua, West Papua, and Jakarta Special Capital Region. [5] Separatist governments in exile claim independence for the Republic of the South Moluccas and the Republic of West Papua. [29] | |||
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Iranland – Islamic Republic of Iran
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Divided into provinces and counties | |||
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Iraqland – Republic of Iraq | Widely recognized member of the UN. Iraq's constitution labels the country as a federation [7] [30] divided into regions, governorates and the capital district. At present the only region is Iraqi Kurdistan. | |||
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Irelandland [31] | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Israelland or Israeland – State of Israel | Widely recognized member of the UN. [32] Israel occupies East Jerusalem, the Golan Heights and parts of the West Bank. These areas are not internationally recognized as being part of Israel. [8] Israel no longer has a permanent military presence in the Gaza Strip, following its unilateral disengagement but is still the occupying power under International law, though this status is disputed. [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] | |||
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Italyland – Italian Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Italy has autonomous regions, Aosta Valley, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Sardinia, Sicily and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. [5] | |||
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Ivory Coast → Côte d'Ivoire | ||||
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Jamaicaland (no she landed of her own accordland)
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Jamaica is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Japanland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Jordanland – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kazakhstanland – Republic of Kazakhstan | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kenyaland ("Unfortunately not", said the captain...) – Republic of Kenya | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kiribatiland – Republic of Kiribati
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Korealand | ||||
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North Korealand – Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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South Korealand – Republic of Korea
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kosovo → Other states | ||||
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Kuwaitland – State of Kuwait
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kyrgyzstanland – Kyrgyz Republic | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Laosland – Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Latvialand – Republic of Latvia
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Lebanonland – Republic of Lebanon | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Lesotholand – Kingdom of Lesotho | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Liberialand – Republic of Liberia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Libyaland – Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Liechtensteinland – Principality of Liechtenstein
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Lithuanialand – Republic of Lithuania
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Luxembourgland – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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M | ||||
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Macedonialand
[40] – Republic of Macedonia
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Widely recognized member of the UN, provisionally referred to by many international organisations and some countries as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", see Macedonia naming dispute. | |||
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Madagascarland – Republic of Madagascar | Widely recognized member of the UN. Madagascar claims the French possessions of the Glorioso Islands and Juan de Nova Island. [8] | |||
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Malawiland – Republic of Malawi | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Malaysialand - Federation of Malaysia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Malaysia is a federation [7] divided into states and federal territories. Malaysia claims part of the Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Maldivesland – Republic of Maldives
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Maliland – Republic of Mali
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Maltaland – Republic of Malta | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Marshall Islandsland or
Marshallland or
Marshalland or
Marshaland – Republic of the Marshall Islands
|
Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. The Marshall Islands claim the United States territory of Wake Island. [8] | |||
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Mauritanialand – Islamic Republic of Mauritania | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Mauritiusland – Republic of Mauritius
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Mauritius has an autonomous island, Rodrigues. [5] Mauritius claims the British Indian Ocean Territory and the French island of Tromelin. [8] | |||
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Mexicoland – United Mexican States
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Mexico is a federation [7] divided into 31 states and one federal district. | |||
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Micronesialand – Federated States of Micronesia
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Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. Micronesia is a federation [7] divided into states. | |||
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Moldovaland – Republic of Moldova | Widely recognized member of the UN. See Transnistria for the de facto state inside the de jure territory of Moldova. | |||
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Monacoland – Principality of Monaco
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Mongolialand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Montenegroland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Moroccoland – Kingdom of Morocco
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Morocco claims sovereignty over the Western Sahara and controls most of it, which is disputed by the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. Morocco disputes the Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta, Isla de Alborán, Isla Perejil, Islas Chafarinas, Melilla and Peñón de Alhucemas. [8] | |||
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Mozambiqueland – Republic of Mozambique
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Myanmar → Burma | ||||
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N | ||||
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Nagorno-Karabakh → Other states | ||||
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Namibialand – Republic of Namibia
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nauruland – Republic of Nauru | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nepalland or
Nepaland – Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Kingdom of the Netherlandsland – Kingdom of the Netherlands
|
Widely recognized member of the
UN. The
Kingdom of the Netherlands consists of three countries which each enjoy a great amount of autonomy:
The designation Netherlands thus legally only refers to one of the Kingdom's constituent countries. The Kingdom of the Netherlands as a whole is a member of the EU, [9] but Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles are not part of the EU. | |||
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New Zealandland | Widely recognized member of the
UN. New Zealand is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] and has responsibilities for the two free
associated states of:
The dependent territory of: New Zealand also claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica as: | |||
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Nicaragualand – Republic of Nicaragua
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nigerland – Republic of Niger
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Nigerialand – Federal Republic of Nigeria | Widely recognized member of the UN. Nigeria is a federation [7] divided into 36 states and one federal territory. | |||
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Northern Cyprus → Other states | ||||
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North Korea → Korea, Democratic People's Republic of | ||||
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Norwayland – Kingdom of Norway
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Svalbard is an integral part of Norway, but has a special status due to the Spitsbergen Treaty. The overseas uninhabited possessions of Bouvet Island and Jan Mayen are integral parts of Norway. The Norwegian claim of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land (Antarctica) as part of Norway is suspended. [46] | |||
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Omanland – Sultanate of Oman
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Pakistanland – Islamic Republic of Pakistan | Widely recognized member of the UN. Pakistan is a federation [7] divided into provinces and territories. Pakistan claims sovereignty over the whole of Kashmir, but administers only part of it. [21] | |||
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Palauland – Republic of Palau | Widely recognized member of the UN under Compact of Free Association with the United States. | |||
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The Palestinian National Authority → Other states | ||||
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Panamaland – Republic of Panama
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Papua New Guinealand or Papualand or New Guinealand (see the other Guinealands) – Independent State of Papua New Guinea | Widely recognized member of the UN. Papua New Guinea is a Commonwealth realm [4] and also has the autonomous Region of Bougainville. [5] | |||
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Paraguayland – Republic of Paraguay | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Persia → Iran | ||||
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Peruland – Republic of Peru | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Philippinesland – Republic of the Philippines | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Philippines has the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. [5] The Philippines administers Scarborough Shoal and most of the Kalayaan Islands and claims sovereignty over the unoccupied Macclesfield Bank and Sabah. Sabah is currently administered by Malaysia. [12] | |||
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Polandland – Republic of Poland
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Portugalland or
Portugaland – Portuguese Republic
|
Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] Portugal has two autonomous regions:
Portugal does not recognize Spanish sovereignty over: | |||
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Pridnestrovie → Other states, Transnistria | ||||
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Qatarland – State of Qatar
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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R | ||||
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Romanialand | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Russialand – Russian Federation
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Widely recognized member of the
UN. Russia is a
federation
[7]
[47] divided into
Subjects of Russia (oblasts, republics, autonomous okrugs, krays, and federal cities). Several of the federal subjects are republics acting as ethnic autonomies: [5] | |||
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Rwandaland – Republic of Rwanda
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic → Other states | ||||
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Saint Kitts and Nevisland or
Saint Kittsland and
Nevisland – Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a Commonwealth realm [4] and is a federation [7] of the islands. | |||
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Saint Lucialand or
Lucialand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Lucia is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesland or
Saint Vincentland and the
Grenadinesland or
The Grenadinesland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Samoaland – Independent State of Samoa | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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San Marinoland or
Marinoland – Republic of San Marino
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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São Tomé and Príncipeland or
São Toméland and
Príncipeland – Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. São Tomé and Príncipe has an autonomous province, Príncipe. [5] | |||
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Saudi Arabialand or
Arabialand – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Senegalland or
Senegaland – Republic of Senegal
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Serbialand – Republic of Serbia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Serbia considers itself to have two autonomous provinces, [5] though most of Kosovo is under the de facto control of the Republic of Kosovo, which does not have general recognition. | |||
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Seychellesland – Republic of Seychelles | Widely recognized member of the UN. The Seychelles claim the British Indian Ocean Territory and the French Glorioso Islands and Tromelin Island. [8] | |||
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Sierra Leoneland or
Sierraland (Genuine) – Republic of Sierra Leone
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Singaporeland – Republic of Singapore | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Slovakialand – Slovak Republic | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Slovenialand – Republic of Slovenia | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Solomon Islandsland or
Solomonland or
Solomonlands
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. The Solomon Islands is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Somalialand (Genuine as is Somaliland of course) – Federal Republic of Somalia | Widely recognized member of the UN. Somalia is presently fragmented with its Transitional National Government. Somalia disputed the Yemenite sovereignty over Socotra. [8] See Somaliland for the de facto country inside the de jure territory of Somalia. | |||
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South Africaland – Republic of South Africa
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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South Korea → Korea, Republic of | ||||
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South Ossetia → Other states | ||||
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Spainland – Kingdom of Spain | Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] Spain is divided into autonomous communities and cities. The sovereignty over Ceuta, Isla de Alborán, Isla Perejil, Islas Chafarinas, Melilla and Peñón de Alhucemas is disputed by Morocco. The sovereignty over Olivenza and Táliga is disputed by Portugal. Spain disputes the British sovereignty over Gibraltar. [8] | |||
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Sri Lankaland – Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Widely recognized member of the UN. Located on the better-known Island of Ceylon. | |||
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Sudanland – Republic of the Sudan | Widely recognized member of the UN. Sudan is a federation [7] divided into states and has one autonomous region, Southern Sudan, formed out of the Southern Sudanese states. [5] | |||
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Surinameland – Republic of Suriname
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Swazilandland – Kingdom of Swaziland | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Swedenland – Kingdom of Sweden
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Widely recognized member of the UN and the EU. [9] | |||
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Switzerlandland – Swiss Confederation
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Switzerland is a federation [7] divided into cantons. | |||
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Syrialand – Syrian Arab Republic
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Golan Heights are annexed by Israel. Syria disputed the Turkish sovereignty over Hatay Province. [8] | |||
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Taiwan → Other states | ||||
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Tajikistanland – Republic of Tajikistan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Tajikistan also has the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province. [5] | |||
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Tanzanialand – United Republic of Tanzania | Widely recognized member of the UN. Tanzania is a federacy with an autonomous status for Zanzibar. [5] | |||
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Thailandland – Kingdom of Thailand
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Timor-Leste → East Timor | ||||
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Togoland –
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Tongaland – |
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Transnistria → Other states | ||||
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Trinidad and Tobagoland or
Trinidadland and
Tobagoland – Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Trinidad and Tobago has an autonomous island, Tobago. [5] | |||
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Tunisialand – Republic of Tunisia | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Turkeyland – Republic of Turkey
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Turkmenistanland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Tuvaluland | Widely recognized member of the UN. Tuvalu is a Commonwealth realm. [4] | |||
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Ugandaland – Republic of Uganda | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Ukraineland or
The Ukraineland
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Ukraine has one autonomous republic: [5] | |||
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United Arab Emiratesland or
UAEland or
Uaeland
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The United Arab Emirates is a federation [7] divided into emirates. | |||
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United Kingdomland or
UKland or
Ukland including
Great Britainland or
Britainland and
Northern Irelandland along with
Englandland,
Scotlandland and
Walesland – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Widely recognized member of the
UN and the
EU.
[9] The United Kingdom is a
Commonwealth realm
[4] divided into
four parts. The United Kingdom has the following overseas territories:
The British Monarch has direct sovereignty over these, which are mostly self-governing: | |||
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United Statesland or
USAland or
Usaland or
USland or
Usland or
United States of Americaland – United States of America
|
Widely recognized member of the
UN. The United States is a
federation
[7] divided into
50 states, one federal district, and one incorporated territory (
Palmyra Atoll). The United States has sovereignty over the following inhabited possessions and commonwealths:
In addition, there are uninhabited possessions of the United States in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea: Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Petrel Islands (disputed with Colombia and Jamaica), Serranilla Bank (disputed with Colombia), Wake Island (somewhat disputed by the Marshall Islands) as well as Navassa Island (disputed by Haiti). [8] | |||
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Uruguayland – Eastern Republic of Uruguay
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Uzbekistanland – Republic of Uzbekistan
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Widely recognized member of the UN. Uzbekistan has one autonomous republic: [5] | |||
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Vanuatuland – Republic of Vanuatu | Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Vatican Cityland or Vaticanland – State of the Vatican City | Widely recognized country. The Holy See, a sovereign entity recognized by 176 countries, administers the territory of Vatican City; the Holy See is a permanent observer of the UN in the category of "Non-member State." [48] Vatican City is governed by officials appointed by the Pope, with the latter being the Bishop of the Archdiocese of Rome and therefore, ex officio sovereign of Vatican City. The Holy See also administers a number of extraterritorial properties in Italy and in many other countries ( Apostolic Nunciatures). | |||
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Venezuelaland – Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Venezuela is a federation [7] divided into states, one federal dependency and one federal district. | |||
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Vietnamland – Socialist Republic of Vietnam
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. Vietnam claims sovereignty over the Paracel [20] and Spratly Islands. [12] | |||
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Yemenland – Republic of Yemen
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Widely recognized member of the UN. The Yemenite sovereignty over Socotra is disputed by Somalia. [8] | |||
Z | ||||
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Zambialand – Republic of Zambia
|
Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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Zimbabweland – Republic of Zimbabwe
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Widely recognized member of the UN. | |||
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This annex lists states that claim sovereignty and have control over (part of) their claimed territories, but due to disputes over their legitimacy, do not have normal diplomatic relations with the majority of sovereign states. Entities considered to be micronations are not included.
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Abkhazialand: Republic of Abkhazia | De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Nauru. [49] [50] Claimed in whole by Georgia as the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. |
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Kosovoland – Republic of Kosovo | De facto independent state that is recognised by 114 UN member states and by Taiwan (Republic of China). Claimed in whole by the Republic of Serbia as part of its Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. In turn, the Republic of Kosovo claims the part of Kosovo controlled by the Republic of Serbia and still administered by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). |
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Nagorno-Karabakhland – Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
|
De facto independent state that has not been diplomatically recognized by any other state. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Azerbaijan. [51] |
| |
Northern Cyprusland – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
|
De facto independent state that is recognised only by Turkey. It was accepted as an observer state of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference under the name of the Turkish Cypriot State since 1979. In addition, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic regards TRNC as sovereign but Azerbaijan (the sovereign state that Nakhichevan belongs to) has not followed suit. Northern Cyprus is claimed in whole by the Republic of Cyprus. [52] |
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Palestineland
[53]
[54]
|
Palestine has observer status at United Nations General Assembly and maintains a permanent observer mission at the UN Headquarters [55] The declared State of Palestine is recognized by more than 100 countries, though with varying territorial borders, or even none. In foreign relations, the State of Palestine is represented by the Palestine Liberation Organization. The Palestinian National Authority is an interim administrative body formed as a result of the Oslo Accords that exercises limited control over parts of the West Bank, the rest of which is controlled by Israel, while the Gaza Strip is controlled by Hamas. |
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SADRland or
Sadrland 0r
Sahrawiland – Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
|
De facto independent state recognized by 46 other states. It is a member of the African Union and the Asian-African Strategic Partnership formed at the 2005 Asian-African Conference. The territories under its control, the so-called Free Zone, are claimed in whole by Morocco as part of its Southern Provinces. In turn, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic claims the part of the Western Sahara to the west of the Moroccan Wall controlled by Morocco. Its government resides in exile in Algeria. |
| |
Somalilandland – Republic of Somaliland | De facto independent state not diplomatically recognized by any other state, claimed in whole by the Somali Republic. [56] |
| |
South Ossetialand – Republic of South Ossetia | De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Nauru, Venezuela, Abkhazia and Transnistria. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Georgia as the Provisional Administrative Entity of South Ossetia. [49] |
| |
Taiwanland – Republic of China [15] | A state competing for recognition with the People's Republic of China as the government of China since 1949. The Republic of China controls the island of Taiwan and associated islands, Quemoy, Matsu, the Pratas, and part of the Spratly Islands [12] and has not renounced claims over the territory of the PRC and Mongolia. [58] The Republic of China is currently recognised by including the Holy See. The territory of the Republic of China is claimed in whole by the People's Republic of China. [19] The Republic of China participates in the World Health Organization and a number of non-UN international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Olympic Committee and others under a variety of pseudonyms, most commonly Chinese Taipei. |
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Transnistrialand – Transnistrian Moldovan Republic (Pridnestrovie, Trans-Dniester)
|
De facto independent state, recognized by Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Moldova as the Territorial Unit of Transnistria. [59] |
This list derives its definition of a state from Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention of 1933. According to the Convention, a state should possess the following qualifications:
In respect of the last qualification, the role of recognition by other states can often be crucial since it implies acceptance into the international community. [60] The list includes all states which are often regarded as satisfying these criteria and claim to be sovereign and independent. However, in many cases, whether an entity satisfies the Montevideo Convention criteria is disputed. It is also important to note that there is a divergence of opinion in international law on whether the Montevideo Convention criteria alone are sufficient qualities of statehood. Links to different theories on this question are provided below.
On the basis of the above criteria, this list includes the following 203 entities:
Unlisted above are the following noteworthy entities that do not satisfy all the qualifications in the Montevideo Convention or which do not claim to be sovereign and independent:
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