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In
sociology and
international law three categories of political status are usually recognized:
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Independent nations e.g.:
France ,
Canada
Autonomous states which are under the protection of another country in matters of defense and foreign affairs, e.g.:
Netherlands Antilles , the
Faroe Islands ,
British Virgin Islands etc.
Colonies and other dependent political units e.g.
Puerto Rico .
There are, furthermore, several unrecognized countries and independence, secessionist, autonomy and nationalist movements throughout the world. See
list of unrecognized countries .
Political status in Northern Ireland
Political Status was an alternative name for
Special Category Status .
Political status around the world
References