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This is a '''list of [[sovereign state]]s''', 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 [[#Internationally recognized sovereign states|first part]] lists all 193 widely recognised sovereign states, including all member states of the [[United Nations]] and [[#V|Vatican City]]. The [[#Other states|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|criteria for inclusion]]'''" section below. For more general information on sovereign states, please see "'''[[sovereign state]]'''".

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== Internationally recognized sovereign states ==
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!width=60%|Name in English and the official languages of the state<ref>The names of the items in the list are given in English and include both an English version of the short official names (e.g. [[Afghanistan]]) and an English version of the (longer) official names (e.g. Islamic Republic of Afghanistan), as well as the same names in the (de jure or de facto) official languages on national level of the entity. Main source for the names in the official languages are the [http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/de/Infoservice/Terminologie/StaatennamenLandessprache.pdf German Ministry of Foreign Affairs] and the [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2142.html CIA World Fact Book] (both retrieved 14 August 2007). If needed, they have been [[transliteration|transliterated]] into [[Romanization|Romanized characters]], but original scripts (such as [[Cyrillic alphabet|Cyrillic]] or [[Chinese character]]s) are included. When possible, the romanization preferred by the country has been used.The sources for both flag and names, official languages and romanizations are the main articles on these entities. When other sources are used, these sources are mentioned. See for a gallery of flags [[Gallery of sovereign-state flags]].</ref>
!width=40%|Information on status and recognition of sovereignty<ref>Information is included on
*the extent of recognition and membership of the United Nations (Source'': the website of the UN).
*the reason a non-[[de jure]] state is listed. More information can be found at the [[list of states with limited recognition]].
*the [[List of dependent territories#Summary by country|overseas dependencies]]. Some sovereign states have overseas dependencies, generally not part of the territory of the state. More information can be found at [[List of dependent territories#Summary by country|List of dependent countries]].
*the [[Federation#Modern 'federations'|federal structures]] if applicable. Some sovereign states have more or less [[federation|federal]] structures. More information can be found at a [[Federation#Modern 'federations'|List of federations]].
*the [[List of autonomous areas by country|autonomous areas]] inside the territory of the sovereign state. Some sovereign states have one or more autonomous areas as part of the their territory; see [[List of autonomous areas by country]].
*[[List of territorial disputes]]
*[[Government in exile|separatist governments in exile]].</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Afghanistanland]]''' – Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
*''[[Pashto language|Pashto]]'': د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت ''{{transl|zxx|De Afġānistān Islāmī Jomhoriyat}}''
*''[[Dari (Eastern Persian)|Dari]]/[[Persian language|Persian]]'': افغانستان – جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان ''{{transl|zxx|Afġānestān – Jomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye Afġānistān}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Albanialand]]''' – Republic of Albania
*''[[Albanian language|Albanian]]'': Shqipëria – Republika e Shqipërise
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Algerialand]]''' – People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': الجزائر – الجمهورية الجزائرية الديمقراطية الشعبية ''{{transl|zxx|Al-Jazā'ir – Al-Jumhūrīyah al-Jazā’irīyah ad-Dīmuqrāţīyah ash-Sha`bīyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Andorraland]]''' – Principality of Andorra
*''[[Catalan language|Catalan]]'': Andorra – Principat d’Andorra
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Angolaland]]''' – Republic of Angola
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Angola – República de Angola
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. A separatist government in exile claims independence for [[Republic of Cabinda|Cabinda]].<ref name=Sep>More information on separatism can be found at the [[List of active autonomist and secessionist movements]] and the main articles.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Antigua and Barbudaland]] or [[Antigualand]] or [[Barbudaland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Antigua and Barbuda
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Antigua and Barbuda is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm>The [[Commonwealth realm]]s are members of the [[Commonwealth of Nations]] in which the head of state is [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Queen Elizabeth II]]. The realms are sovereign states, see [[Commonwealth realm#Sovereignty of the Realms|Sovereignty of the Realms]].</ref> and has a division (dependency), [[Barbuda]], with an autonomous status.<ref name=autonomous>For more information on divisions with a high degree of autonomy, see the [[List of autonomous areas by country]].</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Argentinaland]]''' – Argentine Republic<ref>[[Argentina]] is also named Argentine Nation for purposes of legislation.</ref>
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Argentina – República Argentina
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Argentina is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal>More information on more or less [[federation|federal]] structures can be found at a [[Federation#Modern 'federations'|List of federations]].</ref> divided into [[Provinces of Argentina|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]].<ref name=dis>More information on territorial disputes can be found at the [[List of territorial disputes]] and the main articles.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Armenialand]]''' – Republic of Armenia
*''[[Armenian language|Armenian]]'': Հայաստան – Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն ''{{transl|zxx|Hayastan – Hayastani Hanrapetut'yun}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Australialand]]''' – Commonwealth of Australia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Australia – Commonwealth of Australia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Australia is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> and a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> of [[States and territories of Australia|states and territories]]. Australia has sovereignty over:
*{{flag|Christmas Island}}
*{{flag|Cocos (Keeling) Islands}}
*{{flag|Norfolk Island}}
*[[Ashmore and Cartier Islands]]
*[[Coral Sea Islands]]
*[[Heard Island and McDonald Islands]]
Australia claims sovereignty over parts of [[Antarctica]] as:
*[[Australian Antarctic Territory]]
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|valign=top|'''[[Austrialand]]''' – Republic of Austria
*''[[German language|German]]'': Österreich – Republik Österreich
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU>The member countries of the [[European Union]] transferred part of their sovereignty in the form of legislative, executive, and judicial powers to the institutions of the EU.</ref> Austria is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Austria|federal-states (Bundesländer)]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Azerbaijanland]]''' – Republic of Azerbaijan
*''[[Azerbaijani language|Azerbaijani]]'': Azərbaycan – Azərbaycan Respublikası
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Azerbaijan has one autonomous republic, [[Nakhchivan]] and the autonomous region of [[Nagorno-Karabakh]] (''Dağlıq Qarabağ,'').<ref name=autonomous/> In Nagorno-Karabakh, a ''de facto'' country in the ''de jure'' territory of Azerbaijan has been established.
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|valign=top|'''[[Bahamasland]]''' – Commonwealth of The Bahamas
*''[[English language|English]]'': The Bahamas – Commonwealth of The Bahamas
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The Bahamas is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Bahrainland]]''' – Kingdom of Bahrain
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': البحرين – مملكة البحرين  ''{{transl|zxx|al-Baḥrayn – Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Bangladeshland]]''' – People's Republic of Bangladesh
*''[[Bengali language|Bengali]]'': বাংলাদেশ –  গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ ''{{transl|zxx|Banglādeś – Gônoprojatontri Banglādeś}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Barbadosland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Barbados
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Barbados is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Belarusland]]''' – Republic of Belarus
*''[[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]'': Беларусь – Рэспубліка Беларусь''{{transl|zxx|Byelarus' – Respublika Byelarus'}}''
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Беларусь / Белоруссия – Республика Беларусь''{{transl|zxx|Belarus' / Belorussiya – Respublika Belarus'}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Belgiumland]]''' – Kingdom of Belgium
*''[[Dutch language|Dutch]]'': België – Koninkrijk België
*''[[French language|French]]'': Belgique – Royaume de Belgique
*''[[German language|German]]'': Belgien – Königreich Belgien
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> Belgium is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Communities, regions and language areas of Belgium|linguistic communities and regions]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Belizeland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Belize
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Belize is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Beninland]]''' – Republic of Benin<ref>Formerly referred to as [[Dahomey]], its official name until 1975.</ref>
*''[[French language|French]]'': Bénin – République du Bénin
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Bhutanland]]''' – Kingdom of Bhutan
*''[[Dzongkha language|Dzongkha]]'': <big>འབྲུག་ཡུལ་ - འབྲུག་རྒྱལ་ཁབ་ </big>''{{transl|zxx|Druk Yul – Druk Gyal-khab}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Bolivialand]]''' – Plurinational State of Bolivia
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Bolivia – Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia  
*''[[Aymara language|Aymara]]'': Wuliwya – Wuliwya Suyu
*''[[Guaraní language|Guarani]]'': Volivia – Tetã Volívia
*''[[Quechua]]'': Bulibiya – Bulibiya Mama Llaqta
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Bosnia and Herzegovinaland]] or [[Bosnialand]] or [[Herzegovinaland]]'''
*''[[Bosnian language|Bosnian]] and [[Croatian language|Croatian]]'': Bosna i Hercegovina
*''[[Serbian language|Serbian]]'': Босна и Херцеговина
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|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:<ref>For more information about the division of Bosnia and Herzegovina, see [[Dayton Agreement]] and the text of [http://www.ohr.int/dpa/default.asp?content_id=380 The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina].</ref>
*{{flag|Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
*{{flag|Republika Srpska}}
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|valign=top|'''[[Botswanaland]]''' – Republic of Botswana
*''[[Tswana language|Tswana]]'': Botswana – Lefatshe la Botswana
*''[[English language|English]]'': Botswana – Republic of Botswana
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Brazilland]] or [[Braziland]]''' – Federative Republic of Brazil
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Brasil – República Federativa do Brasil
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Brazil is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into 26 [[States of Brazil|states and one federal district]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Bruneiland]]''' – State of Brunei, Abode of Peace 
*''[[Malayo-Polynesian languages|Malay]]'': Brunei – Negara Brunei Darussalam''{{transl|zxx|برني دارالسلام}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Brunei claims sovereignty over part of the [[Spratly Islands]].<ref name=Spratly/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Bulgarialand]]''' – Republic of Bulgaria
*''[[Bulgarian language|Bulgarian]]'': България – Република България''{{transl|zxx|Bulgaria – Republika Bulgaria}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Burkina Fasoland]]'''<ref>Also known as Burkina; formerly referred to as Upper Volta, its official name until 1984.</ref>
*''[[French language|French]]'': Burkina Faso
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Burmaland]]''' – Union of Myanmar
*''[[Burmese language|Burmese]]'': <font face=Myanmar1>ဴမြန်မာပြည် — ျပည္ေတာင္စုၿမန္မာႏိုင္ငံေတာ္ ''{{transl|zxx|Myan-ma – Pyi-daung-zu Myan-ma Naing-ngan-daw}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]    
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|valign=top|'''[[Burundiland]]''' – Republic of Burundi
*''[[Kirundi]]'': Uburundi – Republika y'Uburundi
*''[[French language|French]]'': Burundi – République du Burundi
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Cambodialand]]''' – Kingdom of Cambodia
*''[[Khmer language|Khmer]]'': <big>កម្ពុជា - ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រ កម្ពុជា</big>
 ''{{transl|zxx|Kampuchea - Preah Reachea Nachakr Kampuchea}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Cameroonland]]''' – Republic of Cameroon
*''[[French language|French]]'': Cameroun – République du Cameroun
*''[[English language|English]]'': Cameroon – Republic of Cameroon
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Canadaland]]'''<ref>The legal name for Canada is the sole word; an officially sanctioned, though disused, name is Dominion of Canada (which includes its legal title); see: [[Name of Canada]], [[Dominion]].</ref>
*''[[English language|English]]'' and ''[[French language|French]]'': Canada
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Canada is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> and a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Provinces and territories of Canada|provinces and territories]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Cape Verdeland]]''' – Republic of Cape Verde
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Cabo Verde – República de Cabo Verde
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Central African Republicland]] or [[CARland]] or [[Carland]]'''
*''[[French language|French]]'': République Centrafricaine
*''[[Sango language|Sango]]'': Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Chadland]]''' – Republic of Chad
*''[[French language|French]]'': Tchad – République du Tchad
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': تشاد  – جمهوريّة تشاد ''{{transl|zxx|Tašād – Jumhūriyyat Tašād}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Chileland]]''' – Republic of Chile
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Chile – República de Chile
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|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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|valign=top|'''[[Chinaland]]''' – People's Republic of China<ref name="ChinaTaiwan" >The [[People's Republic of China]] (PRC) is commonly referred to as [[China]], while the [[Republic of China]] (ROC) is commonly referred to as [[Taiwan]]. The ROC is also occasionally known [[Foreign relations of the Republic of China|diplomatically]] as [[Chinese Taipei]], along with [[Chinese Taipei#Other alternative references to Taiwan|other names]].</ref>
*''[[Chinese language|Chinese]]'': 中国 – 中华人民共和国''{{transl|zxx|Zhōngguó – Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].<ref>The People's Republic of China is currently not recognized by 23 UN member states and the Holy See, which recognize the Republic of China. See: [[Dates of establishment of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China]] and [[Foreign relations of the People's Republic of China|Foreign relations of the PRC]].</ref> Commonly known as [[China]], the People's Republic of China (PRC) has five autonomous regions: [[Guangxi]], [[Inner Mongolia]], [[Ningxia]], [[Xinjiang]] and [[Tibet]].<ref name=autonomous/> Additionally, it has sovereignty over the [[Special Administrative Regions]] of:
*{{flag|Hong Kong}} <ref>[http://www.gov.hk Government of Hong Kong]</ref>
*{{flag|Macao}}<ref>[http://www.gov.mo Government of Macau]</ref>
It also claims:
* Taiwan and associated islands, [[Kinmen]], [[Matsu Islands|Matsu]], the [[Pratas Islands|Pratas]] and [[Itu Aba Island|Itu Aba]], which are governed by the [[Republic of China]] (which claims sovereignty over the whole of China).<ref name="TAI2" />
* The [[Paracel Islands]] (disputed by the ROC and [[Vietnam]]).<ref name=Paracel>The Chinese sovereignty over the [[Paracel Islands]] is disputed by [[Vietnam]] and the [[Republic of China]] (see [[List of territorial disputes]]).</ref>
* The [[Spratly Islands]] (disputed by the ROC, Vietnam, the [[Philippines]], [[Malaysia]] and [[Brunei]]).<ref name=Spratly>The sovereignty over the [[Spratly Islands]] is disputed by [[People's Republic of China]], the [[Republic of China]], [[Vietnam]], the [[Philippines]] (part), [[Malaysia]] (part), and [[Brunei]] (part). Except Brunei, each of these countries occupies part of the islands (see [[List of territorial disputes]]).</ref>
* Part of the [[#I|Indian]] state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. [[Aksai Chin]], controlled by the PRC, is claimed by India as a part of [[Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name=Kashmir /> [[Central Tibetan Administration|Tibet]] and [[East Turkestan independence movement|East Turkestan (Xinjiang)]] have separatist governments in exile.<ref name=Sep />
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|valign=top|'''[[Colombialand]]''' – Republic of Colombia
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Colombia – República de Colombia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Colombia is an independent republic with 31 departments (including the [[Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina]]) and one capital district ([[Bogotá Capital District|Bogotá]]).
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|valign=top|'''[[Comorosland]]''' – Union of the Comoros
*''[[Comorian language|Comorian]]'': Komori – Udzima wa Komori
*''[[French language|French]]'': Comores – Union des Comores
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': القمر   – اتحاد القمر''{{transl|zxx|Al-Qumur – Ittihād al-Qumur}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The Comoros is a [[federation]] with autonomous islands.<ref name=autonomous /><ref name=federal /> The Comoros dispute the French sovereignty over [[Mayotte]] and the [[Glorioso Islands]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Congoland]] or [[The Congoland]]'''
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|valign=top|'''[[Democratic Republic of the Congoland]] or [[DRCland]] or [[Drcland]] or [[Congo-Kinshasaland]] or [[Zaireland]]''' <ref>Abbreviated as DRC, and also known as Congo-Kinshasa; also formerly referred to as [[Zaire]], its official name from 1971 to 1997.</ref>
*''[[French language|French]]'': Congo – République Démocratique du Congo
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Republic of the Congoland]] or [[Congo-Brazzavilleland]]''' 
*''[[French language|French]]'': Congo – République du Congo
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Costa Ricaland]]''' – Republic of Costa Rica
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Costa Rica – República de Costa Rica
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Côte d'Ivoireland]] or [[Côte d'Ivoireterre]]''' – Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
*''[[French language|French]]'': Côte d'Ivoire – République de Côte d'Ivoire
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Croatialand]]''' – Republic of Croatia
*''[[Croatian language|Croatian]]'': Hrvatska – Republika Hrvatska
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Cubaland]]''' – Republic of Cuba
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Cuba – República de Cuba
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The [[Cuba]]n 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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|valign=top|'''[[Cyprusland]]''' – Republic of Cyprus
*''[[Greek language|Greek]]'': Κύπρος – Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία''{{transl|zxx|Kípros – Kipriakí Dhimokratía}}''
*''[[Turkish language|Turkish]]'': Kıbrıs – Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti
{{extent}}Widely recognized<ref>Cyprus is recognized by the Holy See and all UN member states except Turkey, see [[Foreign relations of Cyprus]]</ref> member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> See [[#Other states|Northern Cyprus]] for the ''de facto'' state in the ''de jure'' territory of Cyprus.
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|valign=top|'''[[Czech Republicland]] or [[Czechland]]'''<ref>A simpler official short-form name has been encouraged by the Czech government: the English variant '''Czechia''' remains uncommon, but variants in Czech (''Česko'') and some other languages are more popular. See [[Name of the Czech Republic]]</ref>
*''[[Czech language|Czech]]'': Česko – Česká republika
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Denmarkland]]''' – Kingdom of Denmark
*''[[Danish language|Danish]]'': Danmark – Kongeriget Danmark
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
The [[Denmark|Kingdom of Denmark]] also includes two autonomous areas. For more information, see ''[[Rigsfællesskabet]]''.
*{{flag|Faroe Islands}} ''(Føroyar/Færøerne)''
*{{flag|Greenland}} ''(Kalaallit Nunaat/Grønland)''
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|valign=top|'''[[Djiboutiland]]''' – Republic of Djibouti
*''[[French language|French]]'': Djibouti – République de Djibouti
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': جيبوتي – جمهورية جيبوتي''{{transl|zxx|Jībūtī – Jumhūrīyat Jībūtī}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Dominicaland]]''' – Commonwealth of Dominica
*''[[English language|English]]'': Dominica – Commonwealth of Dominica
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Dominican Republicland]] or [[Dominicanland]]'''
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': República Dominicana
*''[[Taíno]]'': [[Quisqueya]]
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[East Timorland]] (also check [[West Timorland]] and [[Timorland]])''' – Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste<ref>The government of East Timor uses Timor-Leste as the English translation.</ref>
*''[[Tetum]]'': Timor Lorosa'e – Repúblika Demokrátika Timor Lorosa'e
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Timor-Leste – República Democrática de Timor-Leste
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Ecuadorland]]''' – Republic of Ecuador
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Ecuador – República del Ecuador
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Egyptland]]''' – Arab Republic of Egypt
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': مصر  – جمهوريّة مصرالعربيّة ''{{transl|zxx|Mişr – Jumhūriyyat Mişr al-`Arabiyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[El Salvadorland]] or [[Salvadorland]]''' – Republic of El Salvador
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': El Salvador – República de El Salvador
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Equatorial Guinealand]] (see the other Guinealands)''' – Republic of Equatorial Guinea
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Guinea Ecuatorial – República de Guinea Ecuatorial
*''[[French language|French]]'': Guinée Équatoriale –  République de Guinée Équatoriale  
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Guiné Equatorial –  República da Guiné Equatorial 
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Eritrealand]]''' – State of Eritrea
*''[[Tigrinya language|Tigrinya]]'': ኤርትራ – ሃግሬ ኤርትራ''{{transl|zxx|Ertra – Hagere Ertra}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Estonialand]]''' – Republic of Estonia
*''[[Estonian language|Estonian]]'': Eesti – Eesti Vabariik
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Ethiopialand]]''' – Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
*''[[Amharic]]'': ኢትዮጵያ – የኢትዮጵያ ፈደራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ''{{transl|zxx|Ityop'iya – Ityop'iya Federalawi Demokrasiyawi Ripeblik}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Ethiopia is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Regions of Ethiopia|regions and chartered cities]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Fijiland]]''' – Republic of the Fiji Islands
*''[[Fijian language|Fijian]]'': Viti – Matanitu Tu-Vaka-i-koya ko Viti
*''[[English language|English]]'': Fiji – Republic of the Fiji Islands
*''[[Fiji Hindi|Hindustani]]'':<ref>Hindustani uses both the [[Hindi]] and [[Urdu]] script</ref> फ़िजी / فِجی  – फ़िजी गणराज्य / فِجی رپبلک
''{{transl|zxx|Fijī – Fijī Ripablik}}''<ref>Source for the romanization is [http://www.geonames.de/coufj.html Geonames].</ref>
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Fiji has an autonomous region (dependency), [[Rotuma]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Finlandland]]''' – Republic of Finland
*''[[Finnish language|Finnish]]'': Suomi – Suomen tasavalta
*''[[Swedish language|Swedish]]'': Finland – Republiken Finland
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
*{{flag|Åland}} is a neutral and demilitarised autonomous region of Finland.<ref name=autonomous/><ref>[[Åland Islands|Åland]] was demilitarised by the [[Treaty of Paris (1856)|Treaty of Paris]] in 1856, which was later affirmed by the [[League of Nations]] in 1921, and in a somewhat different context reaffirmed in the treaty on Finland's admission to the [[European Union]] in 1995.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Franceland]]''' – French Republic
*''[[French language|French]]'': France – République française
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> 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:
*{{flag|French Polynesia}} ''(Polynésie française)''
*{{flag|Mayotte|local}} (disputed by [[Comoros]])
*{{flag|New Caledonia}} ''(Nouvelle-Calédonie)''
*{{flag|Saint-Barthélemy|local}}
*{{flag|Saint Martin}} ''(Saint-Martin)''
*{{flag|Saint Pierre and Miquelon|local}} ''(Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon)''
*{{flag|Wallis and Futuna|local}} ''(Wallis-et-Futuna)''
*{{flag|French Southern and Antarctic Lands}} ''(Terres australes et antarctiques françaises'', uninhabited). It includes the Antarctic claim of [[Adélie Land]]. 
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]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Gabonland]]''' – Gabonese Republic
*''[[French language|French]]'': Gabon – République Gabonaise
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[The Gambialand]] or [[Gambialand]]''' – Republic of The Gambia
*''[[English language|English]]'': The Gambia – Republic of The Gambia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Georgialand]]'''
*''[[Georgian language|Georgian]]'': საქართველო'''''{{transl|zxx|Sak’art’velo}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Georgia has two divisions with autonomous statuses:<ref name=autonomous/>
*{{flag|Adjara}}
*{{flag|Abkhazia}}
In [[#Other states|Abkhazia]] and [[#Other states|South Ossetia]] (a former autonomous entity) ''de facto'' states inside the ''de jure'' territory of Georgia have been formed.
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|valign=top|'''[[Germanyland]]''' – Federal Republic of Germany
*''[[German language|German]]'': Deutschland – Bundesrepublik Deutschland
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> Germany is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Germany|states (Länder)]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Ghanaland]]''' – Republic of Ghana
*''[[English language|English]]'': Ghana – Republic of Ghana
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Greeceland]]''' – Hellenic Republic
*''[[Greek language|Greek]]'': Ελλάδα – Ελληνική Δημοκρατία''{{transl|zxx|Elláda – Ellinikí Dimokratía}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> 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 Patriarch of Constantinople|Ecumenical Patriarchate]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Grenadaland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Grenada
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Grenada is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Guatemalaland]]''' – Republic of Guatemala
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Guatemala – República de Guatemala
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Guinealand]] (see the other Guinealands''' – Republic of Guinea
*''[[French language|French]]'': Guinée – République de Guinée
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Guinea-Bissauland]]''' – Republic of Guinea-Bissau
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Guiné-Bissau – República da Guiné-Bissau
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Guyanaland]]''' – Co-operative Republic of Guyana
*''[[English language|English]]'': Guyana – Co-operative Republic of Guyana
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Haitiland]]''' – Republic of Haiti
*''[[French language|French]]'': Haïti – République d'Haïti
*''[[Haitian Creole language|Haitian Creole]]'': Ayiti – Repiblik dAyiti
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Haiti claims the uninhabited United States possession of [[Navassa Island]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Hondurasland]]''' – Republic of Honduras
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Honduras – República de Honduras
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Hungaryland]]''' – Republic of Hungary
*''[[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]'': Magyarország – Magyar Köztársaság
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Icelandland]]''' – Republic of Iceland
*''[[Icelandic language|Icelandic]]'': Ísland – Lýðveldið Ísland
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Indialand]]''' – Republic of India
*''[[Hindi]]'': भारत – भारत गणराज्य ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājya}}''
*''[[English language|English]]'': India – Republic of India 
*''[[Assamese language|Assamese]]'': ভাৰত - ভাৰত গণৰাজ্য ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Gaṇarājya}}''
*''[[Bengali language|Bengali]]'': ভারত - ভারতীয় প্রজাতন্ত্র ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārot - Bhārotiya Projātôntro}}''
*''[[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]'': भारत - भारत गणराज्य ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājya}}''
*''[[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]'': ભારત - ભારતીય પ્રજાસત્તાક ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat - Bhārtiya Prajāsattāk}}''
*''[[Kannada language|Kannada]]'' : ಭಾರತ - ಭಾರತ ಗಣರಾಜ್ಯ ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārata - Bhārata Gaṇarājya}}''
*''[[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]]'': ہِندوستان ''{{transl|zxx|Hindustān}}''
*''[[Konkani language|Konkani]]'': भारत - भारत गणराज्य ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājya}}''
*''[[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]'': ഭാരതം - ഭാരത ഗണരാജ്യം ''{{transl|zxx|Bhāratam – Bhārata Gaṇarājyam}}''
*''[[Meitei language|Meitei Manipuri]]'': ভারত - ভারত গণরাজ্য ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārata - Bhārata Gaṇarājya}}''
*''[[Marathi language|Marathi]]'': भारत - भारतीय प्रजासत्ताक ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhāratiya Prajāsattāk}}''
*''[[Nepali language|Nepali]]'': भारत - भारत गणराज्य ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājya}}''
*''[[Oriya language|Oriya]]'': ଭାରତ - ଭାରତ ଗଣରାଜ୍ଯ ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārata - Bhārata Gaṇarājya}}''
*''[[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]'': ਭਾਰਤ - ਭਾਰਤ ਗਣਤੰਤਰ ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat - Bhārat Gantantar}}''
*''[[Sanskrit]]'': भारतम् - भारत गणराज्यम् ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājyam}}''
*''[[Sindhi language|Sindhi]]'': भारत गणराज्य, ڀارت، - هندستانڀارت، भारत ڀارت، ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Bhārat Ganarājya}}''
*''[[Tamil language|Tamil]]'': இந்தியா - இந்தியக்  குடியரசு ''{{transl|zxx|Intiyā – Intiyak Kuṭiyaracu}}''
*''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'': భారత్ - భారత గణతంత్ర రాజ్యము ''{{transl|zxx|Bhāratam – Bhārata Gaṇataṇtra Rājyamu}}''
*''[[Urdu]]'': جمہوریہ بھارت - جمہوریہ بھارت ''{{transl|zxx|Bhārat – Jumhūrīyat-e Bhārat}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. India is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States and territories of India|states and union territories]]. The Indian sovereignty over [[Arunachal Pradesh]] is disputed by the [[#C|People's Republic of China]].<ref name=dis /> India claims sovereignty over all of Jammu and Kashmir and administers part of [[Kashmir]].<ref name=Kashmir>The sovereignty over [[Kashmir]] is disputed by [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], smaller parts are disputed by the [[People's Republic of China]] (and the [[Republic of China]]). ''De facto'' Kashmir is divided between India, Pakistan and China. See the [[List of territorial disputes]].</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Indonesialand]]''' – Republic of Indonesia
*''[[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]'': Indonesia – Republik Indonesia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Indonesia has five provinces with special status, [[Aceh|Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam]], [[Yogyakarta|Yogyakarta Special Region]], [[Papua (province)|Papua]], [[West Papua (province)|West Papua]], and [[Jakarta|Jakarta Special Capital Region]].<ref name=autonomous/> Separatist governments in exile claim independence for the [[South Moluccas|Republic of the South Moluccas]] and the [[Republic of West Papua]].<ref>See [[List of active autonomist and secessionist movements]].</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Iranland]]''' – Islamic Republic of Iran
*''[[Persian language|Persian]]'': ایران –  جمهوری اسلامی ایران''{{transl|zxx|Īrān – Jomhūri-ye Eslāmi-ye Īrān}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Divided into [[province]]s and [[county|counties]]
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|valign=top|'''[[Iraqland]]''' – Republic of Iraq
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]	'': العراق –  جمهورية العراق ''{{transl|zxx|Al-ʿIrāq – Jumhūrīyat Al-`Irāq}}''
*''[[Kurdish language|Kurdish]]'': عێراق – كۆماری عێراق ''{{transl|zxx|ʿÎraq – Komara `Îraqê}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Iraq's constitution labels the country as a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /><ref>Source: [http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/20704/11332732681iraqi_constitution_en.pdf/iraqi_constitution_en.pdf Iraqi constitution]</ref> divided into regions, governorates and the capital district. At present the only region is [[Iraqi Kurdistan]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Irelandland]]'''<ref>[[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] is often referred to as the ''Republic of Ireland'' (its official ''description'' but not its ''name''). Sometimes this is done to distinguish Ireland from [[Ireland|island of Ireland]] as a whole. However, sometimes it is done for [[Names of the Irish state|political reasons and is contentious]].</ref>
*''[[Irish language|Irish]]'': Éire 
*''[[English language|English]]'': Ireland 
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Israelland]] or [[Israeland]]''' – State of Israel
*''[[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]'': ישראל – מדינת ישראל ''{{transl|zxx|Yisra'el – Medinat Yisra'el}}''
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': اسرائيل – دولة اسرائيل ''{{transl|zxx|Isrā'īl – Dawlat Isrā'īl}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].<ref>Israel is currently non-recognized by 11 countries, see [[Foreign relations of Israel]].</ref> [[Israel]] occupies [[East Jerusalem]], the [[Golan Heights]] and parts of the [[West Bank]]. These areas are not internationally recognized as being part of Israel.<ref name=dis /> Israel no longer has a permanent military presence in the [[Gaza Strip]], following its [[Israel's unilateral disengagement plan|unilateral disengagement]] but is still the occupying power under International law, though this status is disputed.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs/hi/newsid_6040000/newsid_6044000/6044090.stm#gaza%20strip Israel and the Palestinians: Key terms], BBC Newswatch, accessed, 8 April 2009.</ref><ref name=Gold>Dore Gold, [http://www.jcpa.org/brief/brief005-3.htm JCPA Legal Acrobatics: The Palestinian Claim that Gaza is Still "Occupied" Even After Israel Withdraws], [[Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs]], Vol. 5, No. 3, August 26, 2005.</ref><ref>[http://www.jcpa.org/JCPA/Templates/ShowPage.asp?DRIT=1&DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=111&FID=443&PID=0&IID=2021&TTL=International_Law_and_Gaza:_The_Assault_on_Israel’s_Right_to_Self-Defense International Law and Gaza: The Assault on Israel's Right to Self-Defense], [[Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs]], Vol. 7, No. 29  28 January 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Speeches+by+Israeli+leaders/2008/Address+by+FM+Livni+to+the+8th+Herzliya+Conference+22-Jan-2008.htm?DisplayMode=print Israeli MFA Address by Israeli Foreign Minister Livni to the 8th Herzliya Conference], [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Israel)]], January 22, 2008.</ref><ref>[http://www.law.virginia.edu/html/news/2005_fall/gaza.htm Panelists Disagree Over Gaza’s Occupation Status], [[University of Virginia School of Law]],  November 17, 2005.</ref><ref>[http://hrw.org/english/docs/2004/10/29/isrlpa9577.htm "Israel: 'Disengagement' Will Not End Gaza Occupation"] Human Rights Watch. October 29, 2004</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Italyland]]''' – Italian Republic
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': Italia – Repubblica Italiana
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> Italy has autonomous regions, [[Aosta Valley]], [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], [[Sardinia]], [[Sicily]] and [[Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Jamaicaland]] (no she landed of her own accordland)'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Jamaica
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Jamaica is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Japanland]]'''
*''[[Japanese language|Japanese]]'': 日本 – 日本国 ''{{transl|zxx|Nihon/Nippon – Nihon-koku/Nippon-koku}}'' <ref>See [[Names of Japan]] for more detail.</ref>
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Jordanland]]''' – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': الاردن – المملكة الأردنّيّة الهاشميّة ''{{transl|zxx|Al-Urdunn – Al-Mamlakah al-Urdunniyyah al-Hāshimiyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kazakhstanland]]''' – Republic of Kazakhstan
*''[[Kazakh language|Kazakh]]'': Қазақстан Республикасы/Qazaqstan Respwblïkası
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]: Республика Казахстан/Respublika Kazakhstan
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kenyaland]] ("Unfortunately not", said the captain...)''' – Republic of Kenya
*''[[English language|English]]'': Kenya – Republic of Kenya
*''[[Swahili language|Swahili]]'': Kenya – Jamhuri ya Kenya
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kiribatiland]]''' – Republic of Kiribati
*''[[Gilbertese language|Gilbertese]]'': Kiribati – Ribaberikin Kiribati
*''[[English language|English]]'': Kiribati – Republic of Kiribati
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Korealand]]''' 
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|valign=top|'''[[North Korealand]]''' – Democratic People's Republic of Korea
*''[[Korean language|Korean]]'': 조선 – 조선민주주의인민공화국 ''{{transl|zxx|Chosŏn – Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[South Korealand]]''' – Republic of Korea
*''[[Korean language|Korean]]'': 한국 – 대한민국 ''{{transl|zxx|Hanguk – Daehan Minguk}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kuwaitland]]''' – State of Kuwait
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': الكويت – دولة الكويت ''{{transl|zxx|Al-Kuwayt – Dawlat al-Kuwayt}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kyrgyzstanland]]''' – Kyrgyz Republic
*''[[Kyrgyz language|Kyrgyz]]'': Кыргызстан – Кыргыз Республикасы ''{{transl|zxx|Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyz Respublikasy}}''
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Кыргызстан – Кыргызская республика ''{{transl|zxx|Kyrgyzstan – Kyrgyzskaya respublika}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Laosland]]''' – Lao People's Democratic Republic
*''[[Lao language|Lao]]'': ນລາວ – ສາທາລະນະລັດປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ  ''{{transl|zxx|Lao – Sathalanalat Paxathipatai Paxaxon Lao}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Latvialand]]''' – Republic of Latvia
*''[[Latvian language|Latvian]]'': Latvija – Latvijas Republika
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Lebanonland]]''' – Republic of Lebanon
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': لبنان – الجمهوريّة اللبنانيّة ''{{transl|zxx|Lubnān – Al-Jumhūriyyah al-Lubnāniyyah}}''
*''[[French language|French]]'': République libanaise
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Lesotholand]]''' – Kingdom of Lesotho
*''[[English language|English]]'': Lesotho – Kingdom of Lesotho
*''[[Sotho language|Sotho]]'': Lesotho – Mmuso wa Lesotho
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Liberialand]]''' – Republic of Liberia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Liberia – Republic of Liberia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Libyaland]]''' – Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': ليبيا – الجماهيرية العربية الليبية الشعبية الإشتراكية العظمى ''{{transl|zxx|Lībiyā – al-Jamāhīrīyah al-‘Arabīyah al-Lībīyah ash-Sha‘bīyah al-Ishtirākīyah al-`Uzmā}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Liechtensteinland]]''' – Principality of Liechtenstein
*''[[German language|German]]'': Liechtenstein – Fürstentum Liechtenstein
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Lithuanialand]]''' – Republic of Lithuania
*''[[Lithuanian language|Lithuanian]]'': Lietuva – Lietuvos Respublika
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Luxembourgland]]''' – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
*''[[Luxembourgish language|Luxembourgish]]'': Lëtzebuerg – Groussherzogdem Lëtzebuerg
*''[[French language|French]]'': Luxembourg – Grand-Duché du Luxembourg
*''[[German language|German]]'': Luxemburg – Großherzogtum Luxemburg
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Macedonialand]]'''<ref>Though the sovereignty of the [[Republic of Macedonia]] is not disputed, [[Greece]] disputes its name. Therefore, the republic is referred to by the UN and a number of countries and international organizations as "[[Macedonia naming dispute|the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia]]".</ref> – Republic of Macedonia
*''[[Macedonian language|Macedonian]]'':<ref>Some argue that Albanian is the second official language, others argue that Albanian is not used as a second official language. See also [[Macedonian language naming dispute]].</ref> Македонија – Република Македонија ''{{transl|zxx|Makedonija – Republika Makedonija}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|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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|valign=top|'''[[Madagascarland]]''' – Republic of Madagascar
*''[[Malagasy language|Malagasy]]'': Madagasikara – Repoblikan'i Madagasikara
*''[[French language|French]]'': Madagascar – Republique de Madagascar
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Madagascar claims the French possessions of the [[Glorioso Islands]] and [[Juan de Nova Island]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Malawiland]]''' – Republic of Malawi
*''[[English language|English]]'': Malawi – Republic of Malawi
*''[[Chichewa language|Chewa]]'': Malaŵi – Mfuko la Malaŵi
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Malaysialand]]''' - Federation of Malaysia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Malaysia - Federation of Malaysia
*''[[Malay language|Malay]]'': Malaysia - Persekutuan Malaysia
*''[[Chinese language|Chinese]]'': 马来西亚 - Mă Lái Xī Yà
*''[[Tamil language|Tamil]]'': மலேசியா

{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Malaysia is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Malaysia|states and federal territories]]. Malaysia claims part of the [[Spratly Islands]].<ref name=Spratly/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Maldivesland]]''' – Republic of Maldives
*''[[Dhivehi language|Dhivehi]]'': ދިވެހިރާއްޖޭގެ ޖުމްހޫރިއްޔާ ''{{transl|zxx|Divehi Rājje – Divehi Rājje ge Jumhuriyyā}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Maliland]]''' – Republic of Mali
*''[[French language|French]]'': Mali – République du Mali
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Maltaland]]''' – Republic of Malta
*''[[Maltese language|Maltese]]'': Malta – Repubblika ta' Malta
*''[[English language|English]]'': Malta – Republic of Malta
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Marshall Islandsland]] or [[Marshallland]] or [[Marshalland]] or [[Marshaland]]''' – Republic of the Marshall Islands
*''[[Marshallese language|Marshallese]]'': Aorōkin M̧ajeļ – Aolepān Aorōkin M̧ajeļ
*''[[English language|English]]'': Marshall Islands – Republic of the Marshall Islands
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] under [[Compact of Free Association]] with the [[United States]]. The Marshall Islands claim the United States territory of [[Wake Island]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Mauritanialand]]''' – Islamic Republic of Mauritania
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': موريتانيا – الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية ''{{transl|zxx|Mūrītāniyā – l-Jumhūriyyah al-Islāmiyyah al-Mūrītāniyyah}}''
*''[[French language|French]]'': Mauritanie – République Islamique de la Mauritanie
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Mauritiusland]]''' – Republic of Mauritius
*''[[English language|English]]'': Mauritius – Republic of Mauritius
*''[[French language|French]]'': Île Maurice – République de Maurice
*''[[Mauritian Creole]]'': Moris - Repbilik Moris
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Mauritius has an autonomous island, [[Rodrigues]].<ref name=autonomous/> Mauritius claims the [[British Indian Ocean Territory]] and the French island of [[Tromelin Island|Tromelin]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Mexicoland]]''' – United Mexican States
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': México – Estados Unidos Mexicanos
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Mexico is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into 31 [[Political divisions of Mexico|states and one federal district]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Micronesialand]]''' – Federated States of Micronesia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Micronesia – Federated States of Micronesia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] under [[Compact of Free Association]] with the [[United States]]. Micronesia is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into states.
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|valign=top|'''[[Moldovaland]]''' – Republic of Moldova
*''[[Romanian language|Romanian]]<ref>[[Moldovan language|Moldovan]] is often considered to be the same language as Romanian, see [[Moldovan language]].</ref>'': Moldova – Republica Moldova
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. See [[#T|Transnistria]] for the ''de facto'' state inside the ''de jure'' territory of Moldova.
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|valign=top|'''[[Monacoland]]''' – Principality of Monaco
*''[[French language|French]]'': Monaco – Principauté de Monaco
*''[[Monégasque dialect|Monegasque]]'': Múnegu – Principatu de Múnegu
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': Monaco - Principato di Monaco
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Mongolialand]]'''
*''[[Mongolian language|Mongolian]]'': Монгол Улс ''{{transl|zxx|Mongol Uls}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Montenegroland]]'''
*''[[Montenegrin language|Montenegrian]]'': Црна Гора ''{{transl|zxx|Crna Gora}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Moroccoland]]''' – Kingdom of Morocco
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': المغرب – المملكة المغربية ''{{transl|zxx|al-Maġrib – Al-Mamlakah al-Maġribiyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Morocco claims sovereignty over the [[Western Sahara]] and controls most of it, which is disputed by the [[#Other states|Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]]. Morocco disputes the [[#S|Spanish]] sovereignty over [[Ceuta]], [[Isla de Alborán]], [[Perejil Island|Isla Perejil]], [[Islas Chafarinas]], [[Melilla]] and [[Peñón de Alhucemas]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Mozambiqueland]]''' – Republic of Mozambique
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Moçambique – República de Moçambique
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Namibialand]]''' – Republic of Namibia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Namibia – Republic of Namibia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Nauruland]]''' – Republic of Nauru
*''[[Nauruan language|Nauruan]]'': Naoero – Ripublik Naoero
*''[[English language|English]]'': Nauru – Republic of Nauru
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Nepalland]] or [[Nepaland]]''' – Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
*''[[Nepali language|Nepali]]'': नेपाल – संघिय लोकतन्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ''{{transl|zxx|Nepāl – Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kingdom of the Netherlandsland]]<!--Link to state instead of country-->''' – Kingdom of the Netherlands <!-- Note that the Netherlands is not the sovereign state, the Kingdom is - see [[Kingdom of the Netherlands#The distinction between the Netherlands and "the Kingdom"]]. -->
*''[[Dutch language|Dutch]]'': Nederland – Koninkrijk der Nederlanden
*''[[Papiamentu]]'': Hulanda (or Ulanda) - Reino di Hulanda
*''[[English language|English]]'' Netherlands - Kingdom of the Netherlands
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] consists of three countries which each enjoy a great amount of autonomy:
*[[Netherlandsland]]
*[[Arubaland]]
*[[Netherlands Antillesland]]

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 [[European Union|EU]],<ref name=EU /> but Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles [[Special_member_state_territories_and_the_European_Union#Netherlands_Antilles_and_Aruba|are not part of the EU]].
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|valign=top|'''[[New Zealandland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': New Zealand
*''[[Māori language|Māori]]'': Aotearoa
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. New Zealand is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> and has responsibilities for the two free [[Associated state#Associated States of New Zealand|associated states]] of:
*{{flag|Cook Islands}}. The Cook Islands have received some diplomatic recognition<ref>E.g. the Federal Republic of Germany has diplomatic relations with the [[Cook Islands]], Source: [http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/de/Laenderinformationen/Cookinseln/Bilateral.html German foreign ministry], retrieved 14 August 2007. For more information: [[Foreign relations of the Cook Islands]]</ref>
*{{flag|Niue}}. Niue established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 2007<ref>[http://www.china.org.cn/english/international/235447.htm Full text of joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Niue], [[China Internet Information Center]], retrieved 25 May 2009</ref>, while New Zealand has responsibility for Niue's external affairs.

The dependent territory of:
*{{flag|Tokelau}}<ref>Tokelau remains a dependent territory after referendums. Source: [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10472094 New Zealand Herald], retrieved 8 August 2008</ref>
New Zealand also claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica as: 
*[[Ross Dependency]]   
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|valign=top|'''[[Nicaragualand]]''' – Republic of Nicaragua
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Nicaragua – República de Nicaragua
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Nigerland]]''' – Republic of Niger
*''[[French language|French]]'': Niger – République du Niger
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Nigerialand (silly)|Nigerialand]]''' – Federal Republic of Nigeria
*''[[English language|English]]'': Nigeria – Federal Republic of Nigeria
*''[[Hausa language|Hausa]]'': Najeriya - Kasar Najeriya
*''[[Yoruba language|Yorùbá]]'': Naìjírìà - Orílẹ̀-èdè Olómìnira Àpapọ̀ Ilẹ̀ Naìjírìà
*''[[Igbo language|Igbo]]'': Naigeria - Republic ndi Naigeria
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Nigeria is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Nigeria|36 states and one federal territory]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Norwayland]]''' – Kingdom of Norway
*''[[Norwegian language|Norwegian]]'': Norge – Kongeriket Norge
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|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 [[#N|Norway]] is suspended.<ref name=ANT>The [[continent]] of Antarctica, including its outlying islands south of 60°S, are held in abeyance under the terms of the [[Antarctic Treaty System|Antarctic Treaty]]. All claims are suspended. Claiming countries are Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. There is also an informal [[Brazilian Antarctica|Brazilian claim]].</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Omanland]]''' – Sultanate of Oman
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': عُمان – سلطنة عُمان ''{{transl|zxx|ʿUmān – Saltanat ʿUmān}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Pakistanland]]''' – Islamic Republic of Pakistan
*''[[Urdu]]'': پاکستان – اسلامی جمہوریۂ پاکستان ''{{transl|zxx|Pākistān – Islami Jomhuri-ye Pākistān}}''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Pakistan – Islamic Republic of Pakistan
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Pakistan is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Subdivisions of Pakistan|provinces and territories]]. Pakistan claims sovereignty over the whole of [[Kashmir]], but administers only part of it.<ref name=Kashmir />
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|valign=top|'''[[Palauland]]''' – Republic of Palau
*''[[Palauan language|Palauan]]'': Belau – Beluu er a Belau
*''[[English language|English]]'': Palau – Republic of Palau
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] under [[Compact of Free Association]] with the [[United States]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Panamaland]]''' – Republic of Panama
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Panamá – República de Panamá
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Papua New Guinealand]] or [[Papualand]] or [[New Guinealand]] (see the other Guinealands)''' – Independent State of Papua New Guinea
*''[[English language|English]]'': Papua New Guinea – Independent State of Papua New Guinea
*''[[Tok Pisin]]'': Papua Niugini – Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Papua New Guinea is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> and also has the [[autonomous Region of Bougainville]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Paraguayland]]''' – Republic of Paraguay 
*''[[Guaraní language|Guarani]]'': Paraguái – Tetã Paraguái
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Paraguay – República del Paraguay
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Peruland]]''' – Republic of Peru
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Perú – República del Perú
*''[[Aymara language|Aymara]]'' : Piruw – Piruw Mamallaqta
*''[[Quechua language|Quechua]]'': Piruw – Piruw Suyu
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Philippinesland]]''' – Republic of the Philippines
*''[[Filipino language|Filipino]]'': Pilipinas – Republika ng Pilipinas
*''[[English language|English]]'': Philippines – Republic of the Philippines
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Filipinas - República de Filipinas 
*''[[Tagalog language|Tagalog]]'': ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜐ᜔ – ᜍᜒᜉᜓᜊ᜔ᜎᜒᜃ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜐ᜔ ''{{transl|zxx|Pilipinas – Republika ng Pilipinas}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The Philippines has the [[Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao]].<ref name=autonomous/> The Philippines administers [[Scarborough Shoal]] and most of the [[Spratly Islands|Kalayaan Islands]] and claims sovereignty over the unoccupied [[Macclesfield Bank]] and [[Sabah]]. Sabah is currently administered by [[Malaysia]].<ref name=Spratly/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Polandland]]''' – Republic of Poland
*''[[Polish language|Polish]]'': Polska – Rzeczpospolita Polska
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Portugalland]] or [[Portugaland]]''' – Portuguese Republic
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': Portugal – República Portuguesa
*''[[Mirandese language|Mirandese]]'': Pertual – República Pertuesa
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> Portugal has two autonomous regions:
*{{flag|Azores}}
*{{flag|Madeira}}
Portugal does not recognize [[Spain|Spanish]] sovereignty over:
*[[Olivenza]]
*[[Táliga]]
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|valign=top|'''[[Qatarland]]''' – State of Qatar
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': قطر – دولة قطر ''{{transl|zxx|Qatar – Dawlat Qatar}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Romanialand]]'''
*''[[Romanian language|Romanian]]'': România
*''[[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]'': Románia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Russialand]]''' – Russian Federation
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Россия – Российская Федерация ''{{transl|zxx|Rossiya – Rossiyskaya Federatsiya}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Russia is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /><ref>Whether or not the Russian Federation is a genuine federation is a matter of dispute. See'': [[#Russian Federation|Russian Federation section]].</ref> divided into [[Federal subjects of Russia|Subjects of Russia]] (oblasts, republics, autonomous okrugs, krays, and federal cities).<br>Several of the federal subjects are republics acting as ethnic autonomies:<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Rwandaland]]''' – Republic of Rwanda
*''[[Kinyarwanda|KinyaRwanda]]'': Rwanda – Repubulika y'u Rwanda
*''[[French language|French]]'': Rwanda – République du Rwanda
*''[[English language|English]]'': Rwanda – Republic of Rwanda
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Saint Kitts and Nevisland]] or [[Saint Kittsland]] and [[Nevisland]]''' – Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
*''[[English language|English]]'': Saint Kitts and Nevis – Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> and is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal/> of the islands.
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|valign=top|'''[[Saint Lucialand]] or [[Lucialand]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Saint Lucia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Saint Lucia is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesland]] or [[Saint Vincentland (silly)|Saint Vincentland]] and the [[Grenadinesland]] or [[The Grenadinesland]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Samoaland]]''' – Independent State of Samoa
*''[[Samoan language|Samoan]]'': Sāmoa – Mālo Tuto'atasi o Sāmoa
*''[[English language|English]]'': Samoa – Independent State of Samoa
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[San Marinoland]] or [[Marinoland]]''' – Republic of San Marino
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': San Marino – Repubblica di San Marino
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[São Tomé and Príncipeland]] or [[São Toméland]] and [[Príncipeland]]''' – Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
*''[[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]'': São Tomé e Príncipe – República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. São Tomé and Príncipe has an autonomous province, [[Príncipe]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Saudi Arabialand]] or [[Arabialand]]''' – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': السعودية – المملكة العربيّة السّعوديّة ''{{transl|zxx|as-Saʿūdiyyah – Al-Mamlakah al-'Arabiyyah as-Sa'ūdiyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Senegalland]] or [[Senegaland]]''' – Republic of Senegal
*''[[French language|French]]'': Sénégal – République du Sénégal
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Serbialand]]''' – Republic of Serbia
*''[[Serbian language|Serbian]]'': Србија – Република Србија ''{{transl|zxx|Srbija – Republika Srbija}}''
*''[[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]'': Szerbia – Szerb Köztársaság
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Serbia considers itself to have two autonomous provinces,<ref name=autonomous/> though most of Kosovo is under the ''de facto'' control of the Republic of Kosovo, which does not have general recognition.
*[[Kosovo|Kosovo and Metohija]]
*{{flag|Vojvodina}}
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|valign=top|'''[[Seychellesland]]''' – Republic of Seychelles
* ''[[English language|English]]'': Seychelles – Republic of Seychelles
* ''[[French language|French]]'': Seychelles – République des Seychelles
* ''[[Seychellois Creole|Seselwa]]'': Sesel - Repiblik Sesel
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The Seychelles claim the [[British Indian Ocean Territory]] and the French [[Glorioso Islands]] and [[Tromelin Island]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Sierra Leoneland]] or [[Sierraland]] (Genuine)''' – Republic of Sierra Leone
*''[[English language|English]]'': Sierra Leone – Republic of Sierra Leone
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Singaporeland]]''' – Republic of Singapore
*''[[English language|English]]'': Singapore – Republic of Singapore
*''[[Malay language|Malay]]'': Singapura – Republik Singapura
*''[[Chinese language|Chinese]]'': 新加坡 – 新加坡共和国 ''{{transl|zxx|Xīnjīapō – Xīnjīapō Gònghéguó}}''
*''[[Tamil language|Tamil]]'': சிங்கப்பூர் – சிங்கப்பூர் குடியரசு ''{{transl|zxx|Ciŋkappūr – Ciŋkappūr Kudiyarasu}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Slovakialand]]''' – Slovak Republic
*''[[Slovak language|Slovak]]'': Slovensko – Slovenská republika
*''[[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]'': Szlovákia - Szlovák Köztársaság
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Slovenialand]]''' – Republic of Slovenia
*''[[Slovene language|Slovenian]]'': Slovenija – Republika Slovenija
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': Slovenia - Repubblica slovena
*''[[Hungarian language|Hungarian]]'': Szlovénia – a Szlovén Köztársaság
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Solomon Islandsland]] or [[Solomonland]] or [[Solomonlands]]'''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Solomon Islands
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The Solomon Islands is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Somalialand]] (Genuine as is [[Somaliland]] of course)''' – Federal Republic of Somalia
*''[[Somali language|Somali]]'': Soomaaliya – Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': الصومال – جمهورية الصومال ''{{transl|zxx|As-Sūmāl – Jumhūriyyat aṣ-Ṣūmāl}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. [[Somalia]] is presently fragmented with its [[Transitional Federal Parliament|Transitional National Government]]. Somalia disputed the Yemenite sovereignty over [[Socotra]].<ref name=dis /> See [[#S|Somaliland]] for the ''de facto'' country inside the ''de jure'' territory of [[Somalia]].
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|valign=top|'''[[South Africaland]]''' – Republic of South Africa
*''[[English language|English]]'': South Africa – Republic of South Africa
*''[[Afrikaans]]'': Suid-Afrika – Republiek van Suid-Afrika
*''[[Xhosa language|Xhosa]]'': Mzantsi Afrika – IRiphabliki yaseMzantsi Afrika
*''[[Zulu language|Zulu]]'': Ningizimu Afrika – IRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika
*''[[Southern Ndebele language|Southern Ndebele]]'': Sewula Afrika – IRiphabliki yeSewula Afrika
*''[[Northern Sotho language|Northern Sotho]]'': Afrika-Borwa – Rephaboliki ya Afrika-Borwa
*''[[Sotho language|Sotho]]'': Afrika Borwa – Rephaboliki ya Afrika Borwa
*''[[Tswana language|Tswana]]'': Aforika Borwa – Rephaboliki ya Aforika Borwa
*''[[Swati language|Swati]]'': Ningizimu Afrika – IRiphabhulikhi yeNingizimu Afrika
*''[[Venda language|Venda]]'': Afurika Tshipembe – Riphabuḽiki ya Afurika Tshipembe
*''[[Tsonga language|Tsonga]]'': Afrika Dzonga – Riphabliki ra Afrika Dzonga
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Spainland]]''' – Kingdom of Spain
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': España – Reino de España
*''[[Catalan language|Catalan]]'': Espanya – Regne d'Espanya 
*''[[Occitan language|Occitan]]'': Espanha – Reialme d'Espanha 
*''[[Basque language|Basque]]'': Espainia – Espainiako Erresuma
*''[[Galician language|Galician]]'': España – Reino de España
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> Spain is divided into [[Autonomous communities of Spain|autonomous communities and cities]]. The sovereignty over [[Ceuta]], [[Isla de Alborán]], [[Perejil Island|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 [[#U|British]] sovereignty over [[Gibraltar]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Sri Lankaland]]''' – Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
*''[[Sinhala language|Sinhala]]'': ශ්‍රී ලංකා – ශ්‍රී ලංකා ප්‍රජාතාන්ත්‍රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජය ''{{transl|zxx|Sri Lankā – Sri Lankā Prajathanthrika Samajavadi Janarajaya}}''
*''[[Tamil language|Tamil]]'': இலங்கை – இலங்கை ஜனநாயக சமத்துவ குடியரசு ''{{transl|zxx|Llankai – Illankai Chananaayaka Chosalisa Kudiyarasu}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Located on the better-known Island of [[Ceylon]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Sudanland]]''' – Republic of the Sudan
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': السودان – جمهورية السودان ''{{transl|zxx|As-Sūdān – Jumhūrīyat as-Sūdān}}''
*''[[English language|English]]'': Sudan – Republic of the Sudan
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Sudan is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Sudan|states]] and has one autonomous region, [[Southern Sudan]], formed out of the Southern Sudanese states.<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Surinameland]]''' – Republic of Suriname
*''[[Dutch language|Dutch]]'': Suriname – Republiek Suriname
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Swazilandland]]''' – Kingdom of Swaziland
*''[[English language|English]]'': Swaziland – Kingdom of Swaziland
*''[[Swati language|Swati]]'': eSwatini – Umbuso weSwatini
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Swedenland]]''' – Kingdom of Sweden
*''[[Swedish language|Swedish]]'': Sverige – Konungariket Sverige
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU />
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|valign=top|'''[[Switzerlandland]]''' – Swiss Confederation
*''[[German language|German]]'': Schweiz – Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft
*''[[French language|French]]'': Suisse – Confédération Suisse
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': Svizzera – Confederazione Svizzera
*''[[Romansh language|Raeto-Romance]]'': Svizra – Confederaziun Svizra
*''[[Latin]]'': Confoederatio Helvetica
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Switzerland is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Cantons of Switzerland|cantons]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Syrialand]]''' – Syrian Arab Republic
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': سورية – الجمهوريّة العربيّة السّوريّة ''{{transl|zxx|Sūriyah – Al-Jumhūriyyah al-'Arabiyyah as-Sūriyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The [[Golan Heights]] are annexed by [[#I|Israel]]. Syria disputed the [[#T|Turkish]] sovereignty over [[Hatay Province]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Tajikistanland]]''' – Republic of Tajikistan
*''[[Tajik Persian|Tajik]]'': Тоҷикистон – Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон ''{{transl|zxx|Tojikiston – Jumhurii Tojikiston}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Tajikistan also has the [[Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Tanzanialand]]''' – United Republic of Tanzania
*''[[Swahili language|Swahili]]'': Tanzania – Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
*''[[English language|English]]'': Tanzania – United Republic of Tanzania 
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Tanzania is a [[federacy]] with an autonomous status for [[Zanzibar]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Thailandland]]''' – Kingdom of Thailand
*''[[Thai language|Thai]]'': ประเทศไทย – ราชอาณาจักรไทย ''{{transl|zxx|Prathēt Thai – Rātcha Anāchak Thai}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Togoland]]''' – <s>Togolese Republic</s> Actually a genuine article on an historical place.
*''[[French language|French]]'': Togo – République Togolaise
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Tongaland]]''' – <s>Kingdom of Tonga</s> Actually a genuine article on a geographical region.
*''[[Tongan language|Tongan]]'': Tonga – Pule'anga Fakatu'i 'o Tonga
*''[[English language|English]]'': Tonga – Kingdom of Tonga
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Trinidad and Tobagoland]] or [[Trinidadland]] and [[Tobagoland]]''' – Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
*''[[English language|English]]'': Trinidad and Tobago – Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Trinidad and Tobago has an autonomous island, [[Tobago]].<ref name=autonomous/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Tunisialand]]''' – Republic of Tunisia
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': تونس – الجمهورية التونسية ''{{transl|zxx|Tūnis – Al-Jumhūriyyah at-Tūnisiyyah}}''
*''[[French language|French]]'': Tunisie - République du Tunisie
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Turkeyland]]''' – Republic of Turkey
*''[[Turkish language|Turkish]]'': Türkiye – Türkiye Cumhuriyeti
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Turkmenistanland]]'''
*''[[Turkmen language|Turkmenian]]'': Türkmenistan
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Tuvaluland]]'''
*''[[Tuvaluan language|Tuvaluan]] and [[English language|English]]'': Tuvalu
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Tuvalu is a [[Commonwealth realm]].<ref name=realm />
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|valign=top|'''[[Ugandaland]]''' – Republic of Uganda
*''[[English language|English]]'': Uganda – Republic of Uganda
*''[[Swahili language|Swahili]]'': Uganda – Jamhuri ya Uganda
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Ukraineland]] or [[The Ukraineland]]'''
*''[[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]]'': Україна ''{{transl|zxx|Ukrajina}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Ukraine has one autonomous republic:<ref name=autonomous/>
*{{flag|Crimea}}
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|valign=top|'''[[United Arab Emiratesland]] or [[UAEland]] or [[Uaeland]]'''
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': دولة الإمارات العربيّة المتّحدة ''{{transl|zxx|-Dawlat Al-Imārāt Al-`Arabiyyah Al-Muttahidah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The United Arab Emirates is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Emirates of the United Arab Emirates|emirates]].
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|valign=top|'''[[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
*''[[English language|English]]'': United Kingdom – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
*''[[Welsh language|Welsh]]'': Teyrnas Unedig Prydain Fawr a Gogledd Iwerddon
*''[[Scottish Gaelic]]'': Rìoghachd Aonaichte na Breatainn Mòire agus Èireann a Tuath
*''[[Irish language|Irish]]'': Ríocht Aontaithe na Breataine Móire agus Thuaisceart Éireann
*''[[Scots language|Scots]]'': Unitit Kinrick o Great Breetain an Northren Ireland
*''[[Cornish language|Cornish]]'': Ruwvaneth Unys Breten Veur hag Iwerdhon Gledh
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]] and the [[European Union|EU]].<ref name=EU /> The United Kingdom is a [[Commonwealth realm]]<ref name=realm /> divided into [[Administrative geography of the United Kingdom|four parts]]. The United Kingdom has the following overseas territories:
*{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Akrotiri and Dhekelia]]
*{{flag|Anguilla}}
*{{flag|Bermuda}}
*{{flag|British Indian Ocean Territory}} (disputed by [[Mauritius]] and the [[Seychelles]])<ref name=dis />
*{{flag|British Virgin Islands}}
*{{flag|Cayman Islands}}
*{{flag|Falkland Islands}} (disputed by Argentina)<ref name=dis />
*{{flag|Gibraltar}} (disputed by Spain)<ref name=dis />
*{{flag|Montserrat}}
*{{flag|Pitcairn Islands}}
*{{flag|Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha}}
*{{flag|South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands}} (disputed by Argentina)<ref name=dis />
*{{flag|Turks and Caicos Islands}}<ref name=dis />
*{{flag|British Antarctic Territory}} (disputed)
The British Monarch has direct sovereignty over these, which are mostly self-governing:
*{{flag|Guernsey}}, with three dependencies:
**{{flag|Alderney}}
**{{flag|Herm}}
**{{flag|Sark}}
*{{flag|Isle of Man}}
*{{flag|Jersey}}
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|valign=top|'''[[United Statesland]] or [[USAland]] or [[Usaland]] or [[USland]] or [[Usland]] or [[United States of Americaland]]''' – United States of America
*''[[English language|English]]'': United States – United States of America
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The United States is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[Political divisions of the United States|50 states, one federal district]], and one incorporated territory ([[Palmyra Atoll]]). The United States has sovereignty over the following '''inhabited''' possessions and commonwealths:
*{{flag|Puerto Rico}}
*{{flag|U.S. Virgin Islands}}
*{{flag|Guam}}
*{{flag|American Samoa}}
*{{flag|Northern Mariana Islands}}

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]]).<ref name=dis /> 
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|valign=top|'''[[Uruguayland]]''' – Eastern Republic of Uruguay
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Uruguay – República Oriental del Uruguay
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Uzbekistanland]]''' – Republic of Uzbekistan
*''[[Uzbek language|Uzbek]]'': Ўзбекистон – Ўзбекистон Республикаси ''{{transl|zxx|O'zbekiston – O‘zbekiston Respublikasi}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Uzbekistan has one autonomous republic:<ref name=autonomous/> 
*{{flag|Karakalpakstan}}
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|valign=top|'''[[Vanuatuland]]''' – Republic of Vanuatu
*''[[Bislama]]'': Vanuatu – Ripablik blong Vanuatu
*''[[English language|English]]'': Vanuatu – Republic of Vanuatu
*''[[French language|French]]'': Vanuatu – République du Vanuatu
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Vatican Cityland]] or [[Vaticanland]]''' – State of the Vatican City
*''[[Latin]]'': Civitas Vaticana – Status Civitatis Vaticanæ
*''[[Italian language|Italian]]'': Città del Vaticano – Stato della Città del Vaticano
{{extent}}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 [[United Nations|UN]] in the category of "Non-member State."<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/members/nonmembers.shtml  Non-member States and Entities], Retrieved 2009-12-22</ref> 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 [[Properties of the Holy See|extraterritorial properties]] in [[Italy]] and in many other countries ([[Apostolic Nunciature]]s).
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|valign=top|'''[[Venezuelaland]]''' – Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
*''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]'': Venezuela – República Bolivariana de Venezuela
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Venezuela is a [[federation]]<ref name=federal /> divided into [[States of Venezuela|states, one federal dependency and one federal district]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Vietnamland]]''' – Socialist Republic of Vietnam
*''[[Vietnamese language|Vietnamese]]'': Việt Nam – Cộng hòa Xã hội Chủ nghĩa Việt Nam
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. Vietnam claims sovereignty over the [[Paracel Islands|Paracel]]<ref name=Paracel/> and [[Spratly Islands]].<ref name=Spratly/>
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|valign=top|'''[[Yemenland]]''' – Republic of Yemen
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': اليمن – الجمهوريّة اليمنية ''{{transl|zxx|Al-Yaman – Al-Jumhūriyyah al-Yamaniyyah}}''
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]]. The [[Yemen]]ite sovereignty over [[Socotra]] is disputed by [[Somalia]].<ref name=dis />
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|valign=top|'''[[Zambialand]]''' – Republic of Zambia
*''[[English language|English]]'': Zambia – Republic of Zambia
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Zimbabweland]]''' – Republic of Zimbabwe
*''[[English language|English]]'': Zimbabwe – Republic of Zimbabwe
{{extent}}Widely recognized member of the [[United Nations|UN]].
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=== Other states ===
{{mainlist|List of states with limited recognition}}
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 [[micronation]]s are not included.

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|width=60%|'''[[Abkhazialand]]''': Republic of Abkhazia
*''[[Abkhaz language|Abkhaz]]'': Аҧсны – Аҧснытәи Республика''{{transl|zxx|Apsny – Apsnytei Respublika}}''
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Aбхазия – Республика Абхазия''{{transl|zxx|Abkhaziya – Respublika Abkhaziya}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Ossetia, Transnistria and Nauru.<ref name="cnnAbSO">{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/08/26/russia.vote.georgia/index.html|publisher=[[CNN]].com|title=Russia condemned for recognizing rebel regions|date=2008-08-26|accessdate=2008-08-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/dec/14/nauro-recognises-abkhazia-south-ossetia|publisher=Guardian|title=Tiny Nauru struts world stage by recognising breakaway republics}}</ref> Claimed in whole by [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] as the [[Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia|Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Kosovoland]]''' – Republic of Kosovo
*''[[Albanian language|Albanian]]'': Kosovës – Republika e Kosovës
*''[[Serbian language|Serbian]]'': Косово – Република Косово ''{{transl|zxx|Kosovo – Republika Kosovo}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state that is recognised by {{Numrec|Kos}} UN member states and by [[Republic of China|Taiwan (Republic of China)]]. Claimed in whole by the Republic of Serbia as part of its [[Kosovo|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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|valign=top|'''[[Nagorno-Karabakhland]]''' – Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
*''[[Armenian language|Armenian]]'': Լեռնային Ղարաբաղ – Լեռնային Ղարաբաղի Հանրապետություն''{{transl|zxx|Leṙnalin Ġarabaġ – Leṙnayin Ġarabaġi Hanrapetut‘yun}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state that has not been diplomatically recognized by any other state. Claimed in whole by the [[#A|Republic of Azerbaijan]].<ref>See [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/3658938.stm Regions and territories'': Nagorno-Karabakh] (17 January 2006). BBC News. Retrieved January 17, 2006.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Northern Cyprusland]]''' – Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
*''[[Turkish language|Turkish]]'': Kuzey Kıbrıs – Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti
{{extent}}De facto independent state that is recognised only by [[#T|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|Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic]] regards TRNC as sovereign but [[#A|Azerbaijan]] (the sovereign state that Nakhichevan belongs to) has not followed suit. Northern Cyprus is claimed in whole by the [[#C|Republic of Cyprus]].<ref>See [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/cy.html The World Factbook|Cyprus] (10 January 2006). Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved January 17, 2006''.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[Palestineland]]'''<ref name=Bissiop433>Bissio, 1995, p. 433.</ref><ref name=Pagep161>Page, 2004, p. 161.</ref>
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'':  فلسطين ''{{transl|zxx|Filastīn}}''
{{extent}} Palestine has observer status at United Nations General Assembly and maintains a permanent observer mission at the UN Headquarters<ref>Source for observership: [http://www.un.org/members/entities.shtml UN Website].</ref> 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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|valign=top|'''[[SADRland]] or [[Sadrland]] 0r [[Sahrawiland]]''' – Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': الجمهورية العربية الصحراوية الديمقراطية ''{{transl|zxx|Al-Jumhūrīya al-`Arabīya as-Sahrāwīya ad-Dīmuqrātīya}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state recognized by [[Legal status of Western Sahara#States recognizing the SADR|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 (region)|Free Zone]], are claimed in whole by [[#M|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 [[Wall (Western Sahara)|Moroccan Wall]] controlled by Morocco. Its government resides in exile in [[#A|Algeria]].
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|valign=top|'''[[Somalilandland]]''' – Republic of Somaliland
*''[[Somali language|Somali]]'': Soomaaliland – Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliland
*''[[Arabic language|Arabic]]'': ارض الصومال –  جمهورية ارض الصومال ''{{transl|zxx|Ard as-Sūmāl – Jumhūrīyat Ard as-Sūmāl}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state not diplomatically recognized by any other state, claimed in whole by the [[#S|Somali Republic]].<ref>See [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/3794847.stm Regions and territories'': Somaliland] (30 December 2005). BBC News. Retrieved January 17, 2006.</ref>
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|valign=top|'''[[South Ossetialand]]''' – Republic of South Ossetia
*''[[Ossetic language|Ossetian]]'': Хуссар Ирыстон – Республикæ Хуссар Ирыстон''{{transl|zxx|Khussar Iryston – Respublikæ Khussar Iryston}}''
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Южная Осетия – Республика Южная Осетия''{{transl|zxx|Yuzhnaya Osetiya – Respublika Yuzhnaya Osetiya}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Nauru, Venezuela, Abkhazia and Transnistria. Claimed in whole by the [[#G|Republic of Georgia]] as the [[South Ossetia#Provisional Administrative Entity of South Ossetia|Provisional Administrative Entity of South Ossetia]].<ref name="cnnAbSO" />
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|valign=top|'''[[Taiwanland]]''' – Republic of China<ref name="ChinaTaiwan"/>
*''[[Chinese language|Chinese]]'': 中華民國 ''{{transl|zxx|Zhōnghuá Mínguó}}''<ref>Romanization in [[Pinyin]].</ref>
{{extent}}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]]<ref name=Spratly /> and has not renounced claims over the territory of the PRC and [[Mongolia]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ma refers to China as ROC territory in magazine interview |work=[[Taipei Times]] |date=2008-10-08 |url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2008/10/08/2003425320}}</ref> The Republic of China is currently recognised by {{ROCrecognition||states}} including the [[Holy See]]. The territory of the Republic of China is claimed in whole by the People's Republic of China.<ref name="TAI2">In 1949, the Republic of China government led by the [[Kuomintang]] (KMT) lost the [[Chinese Civil War]] to the [[Communist Party of China]] (CPC) and set up a provisional capital in Taipei. The CPC established the PRC. As such, the [[Political status of Taiwan|political status]] of the ROC and the [[legal status of Taiwan]] (alongside the [[Free Area of the Republic of China|territories]] currently under ROC jurisdiction) are in dispute. In 1971, the [[United Nations]] gave the [[China and the United Nations|China seat]] to the PRC and the ROC withdrew from the UN: most states recognize the PRC to be the [[One-China policy|sole legitimate representative of all China]], and the UN classifies Taiwan as "[[Taiwan Province, People's Republic of China|Taiwan, Province of China]]". The ROC has ''de facto'' relations with most sovereign states. A significant political movement within Taiwan advocates [[Taiwan independence]].</ref> 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 {{TPE}}.
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|valign=top|'''[[Transnistrialand]]''' – Transnistrian Moldovan Republic (Pridnestrovie, Trans-Dniester)
*''[[Russian language|Russian]]'': Приднестровье'': Приднестровская Молдавская Республика''{{transl|zxx|Pridnestrovye – Pridnestrovskaya Moldavskaya Respublika}}''
*''[[Ukrainian language|Ukrainian]]'': Придністров'я'': Придністровська Молдавська Республіка''{{transl|zxx|Pridnistrov'ya – ridnistrovs'ka Moldavs'ka Respublika}}''
*''[[Romanian language|Romanian]]'': Нистря'': Република Молдовеняскэ Нистрянэ''{{transl|zxx|Nistria – Republica Moldovenească Nistreană}}''
{{extent}}De facto independent state, recognized by Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Claimed in whole by the [[#M|Republic of Moldova]] as the ''Territorial Unit of Transnistria''.<ref>'See [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/3641826.stm Regions and territories'': Trans-Dniester] (13 December 2005). BBC News. Retrieved January 17, 2006.</ref>
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== Criteria for inclusion ==
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:
*(a) a permanent population
*(b) a defined territory
*(c) government
*(d) capacity to enter into relations with the other states.

In respect of the last qualification, the role of [[Diplomatic recognition|recognition by other states]] can often be crucial since it implies acceptance into the international community.<ref>"State", pp. 512–3 in ''Penguin Dictionary of International Relations.''  Evans, Graham & Newnham, Jeffrey. 1998.  ({{ISBN|0-14-051397-3}}). London: Penguin Books Ltd.</ref> 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 [[#See also|below]].

On the basis of the above criteria, this list includes the following 203 entities:
*193 [[#Internationally recognized sovereign states|sovereign states with general international recognition]]:
**192 [[United Nations member states|member states]] of the [[United Nations]]
**One state with general international recognition, governed by the [[Holy See]] (a [[United Nations General Assembly observers|United Nations permanent observer]] in the category "Non-member states"<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/members/nonmembers.shtml  Non-member States and Entities], Retrieved 2009-12-2</ref>): ''[[#V|Vatican City]]''  
*10 [[#Other states|sovereign states lacking general international recognition]], none of which are members of the United Nations: 
**One state with [[List of diplomatic missions of Palestine|diplomatic relations with more than 100 states]] and informal relations with 25 others, governed by the [[Palestinian National Authority]] and the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]] (a [[United Nations General Assembly observers|United Nations permanent observer]]): ''[[State of Palestine|Palestine]]'' 
**One state, {{Numrec|Kos|recognized by|United Nations member states}} and by Taiwan, [[List of diplomatic missions in Kosovo|informal relations with six others]]: ''[[Kosovo]]''
**One state, [[Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic|recognized by 46 other states]], a member of the [[African Union]], in partial control of the [[Western Sahara]] ([[United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories|listed by the United Nations as a non self-governing territory]]): the ''[[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]]''  
**One state, [[One-China policy|competing for recognition with another state]], currently {{ROCrecognition|recognized by|United Nations member or observer states}} as the state representing [[China]], but [[China and the United Nations|no longer recognised]] by the [[United Nations]] as of 25 October 1971: the ''[[Republic of China]]'' 
**Two states, [[International recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia|recognized by four United Nations member states]], by Transnistria and by the other of the two: ''[[Abkhazia]]'' and ''[[South Ossetia]]''
**One state, [[Foreign relations of Northern Cyprus|recognized by one United Nations member state and having informal relations with 19 more]]: ''[[Northern Cyprus]]''
**One state, recognized by Abkhazia and South Ossetia: ''[[Transnistria]]''
**Two states not recognized by any other state: ''[[Somaliland]]'' and ''[[Nagorno-Karabakh]]''

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:
*'''[[Antarctica]]''' as a whole has no government and no permanent population. Seven countries claim parts of Antarctica and five of these have reciprocally recognized one another's claims.<ref name="mutualrecog">{{Citation | last = Rogan-Finnemore | first = Michelle | year = 2005 | contribution = What Bioprospecting Means for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean | editor-last = Von Tigerstrom | editor-first = Barbara | title = International Law Issues in the South Pacific | publisher = Ashgate Publishing | page = 204 | isbn = 0754644197}} "Australia, New Zealand, France, Norway and the United Kingdom reciprocally recognize the validity of each other's claims."</ref> These claims, which are regulated by the [[Antarctic Treaty System]], are not recognised by any other country.<ref name="cia">[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ay.html CIA – the World Factbook – Antarctica] – accessed 19 January 2008</ref>  
*{{flagicon|EU}} The '''[[European Union]]''', a ''[[sui generis]]'' supranational organization which currently has 27 member states. The member states have transferred a measure of their legislative, executive, and judicial powers to the institutions of the EU, and as such the EU has some characteristics of a sovereign state, without generally being considered a sovereign state. The European Union does not claim to be a sovereign state and has only limited capacity for relations with other states. 
*The subnational entities called States, in the United States, Australia, and other countries, for which, see: [[State (administrative division)]]. Most such subnational entities do not form relations with foreign states, but there have been exceptions; the member states of the [[German Empire]] had consulates abroad, and [[Ukraine]] and Belorussia (now [[Belarus]]), then a part of the [[Soviet Union]], were founding members of the United Nations. More importantly though, none of these states claim to be sovereign and independent.
*{{flagicon|Sovereign Military Order of Malta}} The '''[[Sovereign Military Order of Malta]]''' is a [[United Nations General Assembly observers#Permanent international organizations and other entities|United Nations observer]] in the category "Other entities having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly and maintaining permanent offices at Headquarters."<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.un.org/en/members/intergovorg.shtml |title=Other entities having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly and maintaining permanent offices at Headquarters |accessdate=2009-12-22 }}</ref>  The order has bi-lateral diplomatic relations with 104 states, but has no territory other than [[extraterritoriality|extraterritorial]] areas within [[Rome#Other sovereign states|Rome]].<ref>[http://www.orderofmalta.org/attdiplomatica.asp?idlingua=5 Bilateral relations with countries], Retrieved 2009-12-22</ref> It website asserts that "it has always been recognised by nations as an independent subject of international law."<ref> {{cite web|url=http://www.orderofmalta.org/site/domrisp.ashttp://www.orderofmalta.org/site/domrisp.asp?idlingua=5abs#1p?idlingua=5 |title=What is the Order of Malta? |accessdate=2009-12-22 }}</ref> The order's [http://www.orderofmalta.org/site/pdf/Constit._Charter_and_code.pdf Constitution] states: "The Order is a subject of international law and exercises sovereign functions." <ref>{{cite book | last = Chapter General of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Constitutional Charter and Code of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta, promulgated 27 June 1961, revised by the Extraordinary Chapter General 28-30 April 1997, Article 3 "Sovereignty," Paragraph 1. | publisher = Tipografia Arte della Stampa | date = 1998-01-12 | location = Rome | pages = 11 | url = http://www.orderofmalta.org/site/pdf/Constit._Charter_and_code.pdf }}</ref> Although the order frequently asserts its sovereignty, including in its name, it does not claim to be a sovereign state. It lacks a defined territory. As with other [[embassy | embassies]], Italy could theoretically break diplomatic relations with the order and oblige the the non-Italian members to leave Italian territory.  Since all its members are citizens of other states, virtually all of them live in their native countries, and those who reside in the order's extraterritorial properites in Rome do so only in connection with their official duties, the order lacks the characteristic of having a permenant population.
*Entities considered to be [[micronation]]s are not included, even though they generally claim to be sovereign and independent, and try to enter into diplomatic relations with genuine states. It is often up to debate whether a micronation really controls its claimed territory, and the 'populations' of micronations are generally vanishingly small.

==Bibliography==
* {{cite book|title=The World: A Third World Guide : 1995/96|editor1-last=Bissio|editor1-first=Roberto Remo|publisher=Instituto del Tercer Mundo|year=1995|location=Montevideo|isbn=9780855982911|oclc=476299738}}
* {{cite book|url=http://books.google.ca/books?id=NYszJtC66FAC&pg=PA161&dq=%22official+name%22+palestine&lr=#v=onepage&q=%22official%20name%22%20palestine&f=false|page=161|title=Middle East Review 2003/04: The Economic and Business Report|author=World of Information (Firm), and International Chamber of Commerce|edition=27th|location=London|publisher=Kogan Page|year=2003|isbn=9780749440664|oclc=51992589}}

== See also ==
*[[Constitutive theory of statehood]]
*[[Declarative theory of statehood]]
*[[Gallery of sovereign-state flags]]
*[[Lists of countries]]
*[[List of international rankings]]
*[[List of micronations]]
*[[List of statistically superlative countries]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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*[http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49alpha.htm Countries or areas, codes and abbreviations] (2006). [[United Nations]] [[Statistics]] Division. <small>Retrieved 18 October 2006</small>.
*[http://publications.europa.eu/code/en/en-5000500.htm Countries and currencies] (2006). [[European Commission]]. <small>Retrieved 27 October 2006</small>.
*[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html The World Factbook] (2006). [[Central Intelligence Agency]]. <small>Retrieved 17 January 2006</small>.
*[http://www.iso.org/iso/en/prods-services/iso3166ma/02iso-3166-code-lists/list-en1.html ISO 3166 country code list] (2006) [[ISO 3166-1]] <small>Retrieved 18 October 2006</small>
*[http://www.madore.org/~david/misc/countries.html How many countries are there in the world?] an article by David Madore on this unanswerable question
*[http://www.mobilgistix.com/Resources/GIS/Locations/average-latitude-longitude-countries.aspx Average Latitude & Longitude of Countries]
*[http://www.timdavis.com.au/data/ World List of ISO Countries and States]