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List of disputed or occupied territories
This list includes only disputes between widely-recognized countries, and does not cover regions which have proclaimed independence but have not been recognized, nor regions which are seeking independence. For such a list, see List of active autonomist and secessionist movements.
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Aksai Chin (China, claimed by India)
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Antarctica (claims deferred, see Antarctic Treaty)
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Arunachal Pradesh (India, claimed by the People's Republic of China)
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Atacama (Chile, claimed by Bolivia and Tarapacá by some Peruvian nationalists)
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Bassas da India (France, claimed by Madagascar)
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Belize (southern half claimed by Guatemala)
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Mainland China (People's Republic of China, claimed by Republic of China on Taiwan)
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Chagos Archipelago (United Kingdom, claimed by Mauritius and Seychelles)
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Europa Island (France, claimed by Madagascar)
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Falkland Islands (United Kingdom, claimed by Argentina)
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Gaza Strip (Israeli-occupied, Palestinian Authority)
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Gibraltar (United Kingdom, claimed by Spain)
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Glorioso Islands (France, claimed by Madagascar)
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Golan Heights (Syria, Israeli-occupied, Shab'a Farms area claimed by Lebanon)
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Greater and Lesser Tunbs (United Arab Emirates, occupied by Iran)
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Guyana (area west of the Essequibo River claimed by Venezuela)
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Hans Island (claimed by Denmark and Canada)
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Hunter Island (claimed by France and Vanuatu)
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Isla Perejil (Spain, claimed by Morocco)
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Juan de Nova Island (France, claimed by Madagascar)
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Kashmir (India, Pakistan) (see also Aksai Chin)
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Kurdistan (Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Armenia)
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Southern Kuril Islands (Russia, claimed by Japan)
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Machias Seal Island (Canada, United States of America)
- Matthew Island (claimed by France and Vanuatu)
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Mayotte (France, claimed by Comoros)
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Mongolia (claimed by Republic of China on Taiwan)
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Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan, occupied by Armenia)
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Navassa Island (United States, claimed by Haiti)
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New Caledonia (France, east part claimed by Vanuatu)
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Northern Cyprus (Recognized by the U.N. as a belonging to the Republic of Cyprus; Occupied by Turkey)
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Olivenza (Spain, claimed by Portugal)
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Paracel Islands (People's Republic of China, claimed by Republic of China and Viet Nam)
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Pedra Branca (Singapore, claimed by Malaysia)
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Rockall (United Kingdom, claimed by the Republic of Ireland, Denmark and Iceland)
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Sabah (Malaysia, claimed by the Philippines)
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Senkaku Islands / Tiaoyutai Islands (Japan, claimed by People's Republic of China and Republic of China)
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Prata Islands (claimed by People's Republic of China and Republic of China, administered by ROC)
- Sir Creek (land disputed between India, Pakistan)
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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (United Kingdom, claimed by Argentina)
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Spratly Islands (claimed by People's Republic of China, Republic of China, and Viet Nam; portions claimed by Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, administered by various countries)
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Suriname (some areas claimed by French Guiana and Guyana)
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Taiwan (Republic of China (ROC), claimed by People's Republic of China (PRC))
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Tibet (People's Republic of China, Tibetan Government in Exile)
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Tromelin Island (France, claimed by Mauritius)
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Tuva (Russia, claimed by Republic of China on Taiwan)
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West Bank (Israeli-occupied, Palestinian Authority)
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Western Sahara (claimed and administered by Morocco, government-in-exile of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic/Polisario)
See also
Last updated: 09-03-2005 18:37:12
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