List of unrecognized countries
- List of unrecognized countries
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legend|#FF8040|Territories whose status is disputed, with a government body, that has limited recognitionThese lists of unrecognized or partially recognized countries give an overview of contemporary geopolitical entities, that wish to be recognized as sovereign states under the Montevideo Convention, which do not enjoy worldwide diplomatic recognition. The entries listed here have control over their claimed territory and are self-governing with a desire for full independence, or if they lack such control over their territory, are recognized by at least one other recognized nation.See list of historical unrecognized countries for similar entities, that have existed in the past. See list of governments in exile for unrecognized governments without control over the territory claimed.
There are 192 United Nations (UN) member states, including several entries from the "Majority Recognition" list. The Holy See is generally recognized as sovereign in international law, but is not a full member of the United Nations. [ [http://www.un.org/members/nonmembers.shtml Non-member State] ]
Present geopolitical entities by level of recognition
No recognition by any state
ubstantial recognition, but no UN recognition
UN member state, not recognized by a limited number of states
ee also
* Micronation
* List of historical unrecognized countries
* List of active autonomist and secessionist movements
* List of historical autonomist and secessionist movements
* Government in exile
* List of territorial disputes
* Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
* United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories
* Flags of unrecognized and partially recognized states
Footnotes
* See International reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence for a complete list of nations, that formally recognize Kosovo's independence.
* See Political status of Taiwan.
* See Foreign relations of Israel for the list of countries, that do not recognize Israel and countries, that do not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
References
External links
* [http://www.tiraspoltimes.com/node/366 United Nations petitioned by Pridnestrovie, two other unrecognized countries]
* [http://www.tiraspoltimes.com/news/unrecognized_countries_request_recognition_of_their_independence.html Unrecognized countries appeal to international law]
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