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* The [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] includes four separate constituent countries ({{lang-nl|landen}}): [[Netherlands]], [[Aruba]], [[Curaçao]], and [[Sint Maarten]]. |
* The [[Kingdom of the Netherlands]] includes four separate constituent countries ({{lang-nl|landen}}): [[Netherlands]], [[Aruba]], [[Curaçao]], and [[Sint Maarten]]. |
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* The [[United Kingdom]] includes [[Countries of the United Kingdom|the four countries]] [[England]], [[Northern Ireland]], [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. The [[Crown Dependencies]] and the [[British overseas territories|Overseas Territories]], which are not part of the UK itself, are also sometimes referred to as countries. |
* The [[United Kingdom]] includes [[Countries of the United Kingdom|the four countries]] [[England]], [[Northern Ireland]], [[Scotland]] and [[Wales]]. The [[Crown Dependencies]] and the [[British overseas territories|Overseas Territories]], which are not part of the UK itself, {{fact span|text=are also sometimes referred to as countries.|date=January 2021}} |
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* The [[Danish Realm]] consists of [[Denmark]] proper and its two autonomous territories: the [[Faroe Islands]] and [[Greenland]].{{ |
* The [[Danish Realm]] consists of [[Denmark]] proper and its two autonomous territories: the [[Faroe Islands]] and [[Greenland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eu.dk/da/english/greenland-and-the-faroe-islands|title=Greenland and the Faroe Islands|publisher=The Danish Parliament EU Information Centre|access-date=25 January 2021|date=15 January 2020}}</ref> |
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==Country classification== |
==Country classification== |
Revision as of 09:57, 25 January 2021
A country is a distinct territorial body or
A country may be an independent sovereign state or part of a larger state,[1] as a non-sovereign or formerly sovereign political division, a physical territory with a government, or a geographic region associated with sets of previously independent or differently associated people with distinct political characteristics. It is not inherently sovereign.
Countries can refer both to sovereign states and to other political entities,
The largest country in the world by geographical area is
Etymology and usage
The word country comes from
In
The equivalent terms in French and other
A version of "country" can be found in the modern
or hamlet in the countryside.Country names
Most countries have two names, a protocol name and a geographical name or short name.[16][17][18]
The protocol name (full name, formal name, official name) e.g. the Republic of India, the Slovak Republic, the Czech Republic, the Swiss Confederation, the State of Qatar, the Principality of Monaco, the Kingdom of Norway, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Argentine Republic, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, the United Mexican States, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The long form (official title) is used when the state is targeted as a legal entity: e.g. This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland., The French Republic is authorised to …, Agreement between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Russian Federation …. If the recurrence of the name of a state in the text leads to a preference for using the short form, it can be introduced with the phrase ‘hereinafter referred to as …’.
The geographical name (short name) e.g. India, Slovakia, Czechia, Switzerland, Qatar, Monaco, Norway, Luxembourg, Ethiopia, Algeria, Argentina, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, Australia, Vietnam, the Soviet Union. The short form (short name) is used when the state is referred to geographically or economically: e.g. Workers residing in France, Exports from Greece ….[19]
For certain states, the long form and the short form are identical: e.g. the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Montenegro, New Zealand, Romania, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Solomon Islands, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Ukraine.
Country symbols
- flag
- coat of arms or national emblem
- seal or stamp
- national motto
- national colors
- national anthem
Sovereignty status
The term "country" can refer to a
The degree of autonomy of non-sovereign countries varies widely. Some are possessions of sovereign states, as several states have overseas territories (such as
A few states consist of a union of smaller polities which are considered countries:
- The Kingdom of the Netherlands includes four separate constituent countries (Dutch: landen): Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.
- The Overseas Territories, which are not part of the UK itself, are also sometimes referred to as countries.[citation needed]
- The Danish Realm consists of Denmark proper and its two autonomous territories: the Faroe Islands and Greenland.[23]
Country classification
Several organizations seek to identify trends in order to produce country classifications. Countries are often distinguished as developing countries or developed countries.
The United Nations
The
The UN additionally recognizes multiple trends that impact the developmental status of countries in the World Economic Situation and Prospects. The report highlights fuel-exporting and fuel-importing countries, as well as small island developing states and landlocked developing countries. It also identifies heavily indebted poor countries.[24]
The World Bank
The World Bank also classifies countries based on GNI per capita. Using the World Bank Atlas method, it classifies countries as low-income economies, lower-middle-income economies, upper-middle-income economies, or high-income economies. For the 2020 fiscal year, the World Bank defines low-income economies as countries with a GNI per capita of $1,025 or less in 2018; lower middle-income economies as countries with a GNI per capita between $1,026 and $3,995; upper middle-income economies as countries with a GNI per capita between $3,996 and $12,375; high-income economies as countries with a GNI per capita of $12,376 or more.[25]
It also identifies regional trends. The World Bank defines its regions as
See also
- City network
- Constituent state
- List of sovereign states and dependent territories by continent
- Lists of countries and territories
- List of former sovereign states
- Princely State
- Micronation
Notes
References
- ^ Jones, J. (1964). What Makes a Country? Human Events, 24(31), 14.
- ^ Tjhe Kwet Koe v Minister for Immigration & Ethnic Affairs [1997] FCA 912 (8 September 1997), Federal Court (Australia)
- ^ Rosenberg, Matt. "Geography: Country, State, and Nation". Retrieved 12 November 2008.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "The World Factbook". CIA. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Greenland Country Information". Countryreports.org. Archived from the original on 21 December 2007. Retrieved 28 May 2008. "The World Factbook – Rank Order – Exports". Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
- ^ "Index of Economic Freedom - Countries". Index of Economic Freedom. The Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
- ^ "Index of Economic Freedom – Top 10 Countries". The Heritage Foundation. Archived from the original on 24 January 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
- ^ "Asia-Pacific (Region A) Economic Information" (PDF). The Heritage Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
- ^ "Subjective well-being in 97 countries" (PDF). University of Michigan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 August 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
- ^ Mercer's 2012 Cost of Living Survey city rankings Archived 25 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Mercer.com (18 December 2008). Retrieved on 2013-07-12.
- ^ EIU Digital Solutions. "food, industry and risk analysis from The Economist Intelligence Unit – List of countries – The Economist Intelligence Unit". eiu.com.
- ^ Hanke, Steve H. (May 2014). "Measuring Misery around the World". Cato Institute.
- ^ "World Population Clock: 7.8 Billion People (2020) - Worldometer". www.worldometers.info. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- OED, Country
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- ^ List of Countries, Territories and Currencies
- ^ UNGEGN World Geographical Names
- ^ Country codes/names
- ^ Countries: Designations and abbreviations to use Text was copied from this source, which is © European Union, 1995-2018. Reuse is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged.
- ^ "Made In The British Crown Colony". Thuy-Tien Crampton. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014.
- ^ "Matchbox label, made in Hong Kong". delcampe.net. Archived from the original on 1 April 2014.
- ^ "Carrhart Made In Hong Kong?". ContractorTalk.
- ^ "Greenland and the Faroe Islands". The Danish Parliament EU Information Centre. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "World Economic and Situation Prospects 2019" (PDF). The United Nations. The United Nations. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ "How does the World Bank classify countries?". The World Bank. The World Bank. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
Further reading
- Defining what makes a country The Economist
External links
- The CIA World Factbook
- Country Studies from the United States Library of Congress
- Foreign Information by Country and Country & Territory Guides from GovPubs at UCB Libraries
- United Nations statistics division