De facto independent, de jure part of | Republic of China also includes the minor islands of , , , etc |
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It considers itself to be an independent state, but this is recognised by |
The UN the as a | Including the and , Russia's disputed administrative areas on the |
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Excluding Overseas Territories and Collectivities: , , , , , , and | However includes all territory in the region where there are ongoing insurgencies by separatist forces |