Unrecognized state

An unrecognized state may be:

• A state whose sovereignty is not universally recognized by other states, particularly members of the United Nations; see List of states with limited recognition
• A proclaimed state that is not recognized by any other state and does not have 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
• Unrecognized villages (disambiguation)