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Revision as of 08:32, 3 April 2008

  No international recognition
  Limited recognition
  Majority recognition
  Recognition by all but one state

These 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, but 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 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. Vatican City is generally recognized as being a sovereign state, but is not a member of the United Nations.

Present geopolitical entities by level of recognition

Template:List of countries

No recognition

Name Disputed since Recognition Further information References
 Abkhazia 1992 Abkhazia is recognized as part of Georgia. Foreign relations of Abkhazia [1]
 Nagorno-Karabakh 1991 Nagorno-Karabakh is recognized as part of Azerbaijan. Foreign relations of Nagorno-Karabakh [2]
 Somaliland 1991 Somaliland is recognized as part of Somalia. Foreign relations of Somaliland [3]
 South Ossetia 1991 South Ossetia is recognized as part of Georgia. Foreign relations of South Ossetia [4]
 Transnistria 1990 Transnistria is recognized as part of Moldova. Foreign relations of Transnistria [5]

Limited recognition

Name Disputed since Recognition Further information References
 Kosovo 2008 Kosovo is recognized by 36 countries and a partially recognized country (Republic of China ).I De jure (according to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244) part of Serbia. Foreign relations of Kosovo, International reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence [6]
State of Palestine Palestine 1988 Palestine is recognized as a proposed state by 95 UN member states and by the Holy See, and its missions have diplomatic or special status in a number of other countries. It is not recognized by Israel, the United States, the EU, most Western European and Latin American countries, and the UN, among others. Foreign relations of the Palestinian National Authority [7]
 Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) 1983 The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is only recognized by Turkey. Foreign relations of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus [8]
 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) 1976 The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic is recognized by 45 countries and the African Union, but not by Morocco which claims the entirety of its territory. De facto control is limited to the "Free Zone". Foreign relations of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic [9]
 Republic of China (Taiwan) (ROC) 1949 The Republic of China is recognized by 23 countries including the Holy See to represent China.II Many other nations have unofficial relations with the Republic of China. Political status of Taiwan, Foreign relations of the Republic of China [10]

Majority recognition

Name Disputed since Recognition Further information References
 Czech Republic 1993 The Czech Republic is not recognised by Liechtenstein due to a dispute over the applicability of the Beneš decrees. Foreign relations of the Czech Republic [11]
 Slovakia 1993 Slovakia is not recognised by Liechtenstein due to a feud over the applicability of the Beneš decrees. Foreign relations of Slovakia [11]
 Cyprus 1974 Cyprus is recognized by all countries except Turkey. Foreign relations of Cyprus [12][13]
 People's Republic of China (PRC) 1949 The People's Republic of China is not recognized by the Republic of China (Taiwan). Because of its One-China policy, the PRC does not accept diplomatic relationships with the 22 other UN member states that recognize the ROC. PRC's diplomatic relations, Foreign relations of the PRC [14]
 Mongolia 1949 Mongolia is not officially recognized by the Republic of China (Taiwan) under ROC constitutional law. However, under the Presidency of Chen Shui-bian, the Republic of China does maintain unofficial diplomatic relations with Mongolia. Foreign relations of Mongolia|[15]|
 North Korea 1948 North Korea is not recognized by South Korea, Japan, the United States, France, Estonia [16][17]. Foreign relations of North Korea [18][19]
 South Korea 1948 South Korea is not recognized by North Korea. Foreign relations of South Korea [20][21]
 Israel 1948 Israel has no diplomatic relations with 34 countries.III It is not recognized by IranIV and the partlially recognized Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.III Foreign relations of Israel [22]

See also

Footnotes

References

  1. ^ Clogg, Rachel (2001). "Abkhazia: Ten Years On". Conciliation Resources. Retrieved 2008-02-26.
  2. ^ The Nagorno Karabakh Republic (2006-12-10). "Constitution of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic"". The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  3. ^ Gettleman, Jeffrey (2007-03-07). "Somaliland is an overlooked African success story". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  4. ^ Stojanovic, Srdjan (2003-09-23). "OCHA Situation Report". Center for International Disaster Information. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  5. ^ Herd, Graeme P. (2003). Security Dynamics in the Former Soviet Bloc. Routledge. ISBN 041529732X. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Kosovo MPs proclaim independence". BBC News. 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  7. ^ "3.10 - How many countries recognize Palestine as a state?". Institute for Middle East Understanding. 2007. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  8. ^ Hadar, Leon (2005-11-16). "In Praise of 'Virtual States'". AntiWar. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  9. ^ Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (1976-02-27). "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic". Western Sahara Online. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  10. ^ Lewis, Joe (2002-08-04). "Taiwan Independence". Digital Freedom Network. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  11. ^ a b MFA of Czech Republic. "Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic - Liechtenstein". Retrieved 2008-03-13.
  12. ^ CIA World Factbook (2008-02-28). "Cyprus". Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  13. ^ "Cyprus exists without Turkey's recognition: president". XINHUA. 2005-10-01. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
  14. ^ "Constitution of the People's Republic of China". International Human Rights Treaties and Documents Database. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  15. ^ Wikipedia
  16. ^ Japanese Wikipedia: Chōsen Minshu Shugi Jimmin Kyōwakoku (朝鮮民主主義人民共和国)):

    日本では国家承認していない[...]
  17. ^ French Wikipedia: Corée du Nord: Diplomatie:

    Après la disparition de l’URSS, la Corée du Nord et la Corée du Sud ont adhéré simultanément à l’ONU le 17 septembre 1991 et ont diversifié leurs relations internationales. L’une et l’autre sont aujourd’hui reconnues par la quasi-totalité des États du monde, à l’exception toutefois - pour la Corée du Nord - de plusieurs grands États occidentaux, dont les États-Unis, le Japon et la France qui est l'un des deux pays de l'Union européenne, avec l'Estonie, à ne pas reconnaître la Corée du Nord.
  18. ^ "Declaration of Independence". TIME. 1966-08-19. Retrieved 2008-02-29. {{cite web}}: Text "author" ignored (help)
  19. ^ Scofield, David (2005-01-04). "Seoul's double-talk on reunification". Asia Times. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  20. ^ US Library of Congress (2000-10-07). "World War II and Korea". Country Studies. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
  21. ^ Sterngold, James (1994-09-03). "China, Backing North Korea, Quits Armistice Commission". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
  22. ^ Government of Israel (1948-05-14). "Declaration of Israel's Independence 1948". Yale University. Retrieved 2008-02-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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