Dependent areas are territories that do not possess full political independence or sovereignty as states. There are varying degrees and forms of such a dependence. They are commonly distinguished from subnational entities in that they are not considered to be part of the motherland or mainland of the governing state, and in most cases they also represent a different order of separation. A subnational entity typically represents a division of the country proper, while a dependent territory might be an overseas territory that enjoys a greater degree of autonomy. For instance, many of them have a more or less separate legal system from the governing body.

The areas separately referred to as non-independent are territories that are disputed, are occupied, have a government in exile or have a non-negligible independence movement.

Entities on the lists

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Currently, there are 61 dependencies on these lists, including one international protectorate in the territory of a sovereign country.

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Question to Corzine - Why are the people of Middlesex Co and other NJTPK dependent areas more responsible for paying down the State's debt?
MiddlesexGOP (Middlesex GOP) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:48:05 -0000
Question to Corzine - Why are the people of Middlesex Co and other NJTPK dependent areas more responsible for paying down the State's debt?

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