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Sahrawi Arab Democratic Repiblic

Geography; Countries & Territories

A former Spanish colony declared independence in 1976, claiming sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara. The SADR controls 25% of the territory it it claims, which are called liberated ...

Ieodo/ Suyanjiao issue

Geography; Countries & Territories

Internationally known as Socotra Rock, 이어도(Ieodo, Korean) and苏岩礁(suyanjiao, Chinese)is not seen as a territorial dispute but one over Exclusive Economic Zones(EEZs). Interest in the sea picked up in ...

Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Geography; Countries & Territories

It is officially part of Averbaijan and only recognized by 3 countries, themselves being non-UN states. Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is a presidential democracy.

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - 0.5% recognition

Geography; Countries & Territories

A self-declared state, regocnized by Turkey, is seen as being occupied territory after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot populations in ...

Taiwan

Geography; Countries & Territories

Taiwan, also known as Republic of China(ROC), is only recognized by 22 UN states members, and arguably due to Peoples Republic of China (PRC) influence, although it has informal ties with most other ...

Transnistria

Geography; Countries & Territories

Officially pat of Moldovia, separated by a river, but enjoys greater independence than other states with limited recognition. Moldovia does not recognise its independence, but considers it as part of ...

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