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Political status
In international law three categories of Political status are usually recognized:
- Independent countries e.g.: France, Canada
- Internal independent countries 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.
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