Political status
As far as
Political status is concerned, three categories are usually recognized in
international law:
#independent countries e.g.:
France,
Canada #Internal independent countries which are under the protection of another country in matters of defense and foreign affairs, e.g.:
Netherlands Antilles, the
Faroe Islands,
Puerto Rico,
British Virgin Islands etc.#
Colonies and other dependent political units e.g.:
Guadeloupe,
Guam,
GuernseyThere are, furthermore, several unrecognized countries and independence, secessionist, autonomy and nationalist movements throughout the world. See
list of unrecognized countries.
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Political status of Taiwan*
Political status of Puerto Rico
