Unrecognized state

An unrecognized state may be:

• A state currently not recognized by one given state (but possibly by others), see List of states with limited recognition
• A proclaimed state currently not recognized by any other state, without de facto control over its claimed territory, see
  • Lists of active separatist movements
  • List of rebel groups that control territory
  • Proto-state, especially secessionist and insurgent proto-states
  • Government in exile
  • Micronation
• Historical entities:
  • List of historical unrecognized states and dependencies
  • List of historical separatist movements

See also

• Gallery of sovereign state flags § Other states for flags of unrecognized and partially recognized states
• Diplomatic recognition