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Constituent states united in a ] under a ] are more specifically known as federated states. Constituent entities united in a ] under a ] are more specifically known as federated states.<ref>. Bird, Richard M (2009). ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref><ref>. ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


==Within a federacy== ==Within a federacy==
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===Cyprus=== ===Cyprus===
The country of Cyprus is divided between two independent political entities: the internationally-recognised ] in the south, and the ], which is recognised as a sovereign state only by ]. Both entities are given the title of constituent state of Cyprus by the ], and the ] for ] consistently used the term constituent state to refer to each entity.<ref>. ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref> The country of Cyprus is divided between two independent political entities: the internationally-recognised ] in the south, and the ], which is recognised as a sovereign state only by ]. Both entities are given the title of constituent state of Cyprus by the ], and the ] for ] consistently used the term constituent state to refer to each entity.<ref>. ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>

===Korea===
The constituent states of ] are the Republic of Korea, commonly known as ], and the Democratic Republic of Korea, or ]. The term constituent states is often applied during negotiations regarding ].


===Palestine=== ===Palestine===
The term constituent state can also be applied in describing the region of ] at present, which is divided between the governments of ] and the ]. It has also been used to label both states in proposals for ] ] to the ]. The term constituent state can also be applied in describing the region of ] at present, which is divided between the governments of ] and the ]. It has also been used to label both states in proposals for ] ] to the ].<ref> Elazar, Daniel J. Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


===Somalia=== ===Somalia===
Because of the ] in ], the ] country is now divided into a number of constituent ] with varying degrees of independence from the ]. Because of the ] in ], the ] country is now divided into a number of constituent ] with varying degrees of independence from the ].


The breakaway republic of ] in the north, which maintains ''de facto'' independence over its territory, is still regarded by member states of the United Nations as a constituent state of ] despite its ] in ]. The states of ] and ] in central Somalia retain control over their own territories with little oversight from the TFG, which is based in ] in the south. The administrations in these states have stated that, unlike Somaliland, they do not seek outright ] from Somalia, and are merely maintaining stability until such a time when the transitional government can effectively implement its constitution within the states. The breakaway republic of ] in the north, which maintains ''de facto'' independence over its territory, is still regarded by member states of the United Nations as a constituent state of ] despite its ] in ].<ref>. Reynolds, Paul (2008). ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref><ref>. Lacey, Mark (2006). ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref> The states of ] and ] in central Somalia retain control over their own territories with little oversight from the TFG, which is based in ] in the south. The administrations in these states have stated that, unlike Somaliland, they do not seek outright ] from Somalia, and are merely maintaining stability until such a time when the transitional government can effectively implement its constitution within the states.<ref> Stylianou, Stelios. ], p 7. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


In the south and in opposition to the central government are ] administered by various ] ], most notably ] and ], both of which seek to establish ] within the country. In the south and in opposition to the central government are ] administered by various ] ], most notably ] and ], both of which seek to establish ] within the country.<ref> Mail Foreign Service (2009). Mail Online. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


==Administrative entities== ==Administrative entities==


===Palau=== ===Palau===
] is divided into sixteen ]s termed "]",<ref name="cia200910">{{cite web
⚫ ] is divided into sixteen ]s termed "]", which were before ] called ]. The change in terminology reflects the fact that these divisions are afforded a larger degree of autonomy than before, with each state having its own constitution. As a ], however, the ] is ] and these divisions exist solely to establish regional government; they are not united in a federal union.
| title = Field Listing : Administrative Divsions
| work = The World Factbook
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| url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2051.html?countryName=&countryCode=&regionCode=&
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⚫ | accessdate = 2009-11-01}}</ref> which were before ] called ]. The change in terminology reflects the fact that these divisions are afforded a larger degree of autonomy than before, with each state having its own constitution. As a ], however, the ] is ] and these divisions exist solely to establish regional government; they are not united in a federal union.


===Burma=== ===Burma===
Like Palau, the government of ], or Burma, presently operates as a unitary state, with sovereignty confined within the central ]. Burma is comprised of a number of "states", which exist alongside the country's regional ]. Both "states" and "divisions" can be described as ethnically-defined; while the ] remain predominant within divisions, the states are mostly dominated by ]. Like Palau, the government of ], or Burma, presently operates as a unitary state, with sovereignty confined within the central ]. Burma is comprised of a number of "states", which exist alongside the country's regional ].<ref name="cia200910"/> Both "states" and "divisions" can be described as ethnically-defined; while the ] remain predominant within divisions, the states are mostly dominated by ].<ref name="sbswg2008">{{cite book
| last = Callahan
| first = Mary
| title = Political Authority in Burma's Ethnic Minority States
| publisher = Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
| date = 2007
| location = Pasir Panjang, Singapore
| pages = 56
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In terms of politics, the use of the term "state" in this context is largely historical, with a number of these states having been united in various federal unions during the ] colonial period. At present, most states are afforded a greater degree of autonomy than other divisions. Political ] in many states is rampant, and territory controlled by the central government in these cases is limited. In these cases, jurisdiction within a state is mostly confined to its respective regional government. In terms of politics, the use of the term "state" in this context is largely historical, with a number of these states having been united in various federal unions during the ] colonial period. At present, most states are afforded a greater degree of autonomy than other divisions. Political ] in many states is rampant, and territory controlled by the central government in these cases is limited. In these cases, jurisdiction within a state is mostly confined to its respective regional government.<ref>. Wai Moe (2009). ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


In addition, various proposals have been made for instituting ] in Burma, which would allow these states to implement individual constitutions. In addition, various proposals have been made for instituting ] in Burma, which would allow these states to implement individual constitutions.<ref> Online Burma Library. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref><ref>. ]. Letter to the National Convention Commission, and National leaders of the ]. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


==Constituent country== ==Constituent country==
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The term constituent state can be used to define a ] over which a ] government has been granted regional jurisdiction by and under the country's sovereign government. For example, ] is a constituent part of the ], with its own government in place and little oversight from the ]. Another form of constituent entity is a ] over which a ] government has been granted regional jurisdiction by and under a larger sovereign government. For example, ] is a constituent part of the ], with its own government in place and little oversight from the ].<ref>. Overview of Greenland, by the ].</ref><ref>. Mining Journal Research Services (2002). The Mining Journal Ltd. Accessed 2009-11-01.</ref>


==Other uses== ==Other uses==

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A constituent state, constituent entity, or constituent part, is a territorial and constitutional entity forming part of a sovereign state. A constituent state holds administrative jurisdiction over a defined geographic territory and is a form of regional government.

Federated entities

Main article: Federated state

Constituent entities united in a federal union under a federal government are more specifically known as federated states.

Within a federacy

Main articles: Autonomous area and Associated state

Administrative units that are not federated but enjoy a greater degree of autonomy or self-government than others within the same country can be considered constituent states of a larger sovereign state. This relationship is called a federacy. Autonomous republics like Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan and Crimea in Ukraine are examples.

States existing in free association with a another can be considered constituent states of a sovereign entity. For example, the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Niue constitute the three constituent entities of the Realm of New Zealand, united under a single head of state, which is the Queen of New Zealand.

Breakaway states

The term can also be applied as an alternative to formal recognition of a secessionist state that has unilaterally declared independence, and whose de jure sovereignty remains in dispute.

The Caucasus

The South Caucasus region consists of a number of breakaway and autonomous republics in addition to the states of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia recognised by the United Nations.

The breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which have effectively maintained independence since declaration, are considered constituent republics of Georgia by the majority of world governments. The republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is also independent in effect, is considered by the United Nations to be a constituent entity of Azerbaijan.

Cyprus

The country of Cyprus is divided between two independent political entities: the internationally-recognised Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised as a sovereign state only by Turkey. Both entities are given the title of constituent state of Cyprus by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, and the Annan Plan for reuniting Cyprus consistently used the term constituent state to refer to each entity.

Palestine

The term constituent state can also be applied in describing the region of Palestine at present, which is divided between the governments of Israel and the State of Palestine. It has also been used to label both states in proposals for federal solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Somalia

Because of the ongoing war in Somalia, the Somali country is now divided into a number of constituent states with varying degrees of independence from the Transitional Federal Government.

The breakaway republic of Somaliland in the north, which maintains de facto independence over its territory, is still regarded by member states of the United Nations as a constituent state of Somalia despite its declaration of independence in 1991. The states of Puntland and Galmudug in central Somalia retain control over their own territories with little oversight from the TFG, which is based in Mogadishu in the south. The administrations in these states have stated that, unlike Somaliland, they do not seek outright independence from Somalia, and are merely maintaining stability until such a time when the transitional government can effectively implement its constitution within the states.

In the south and in opposition to the central government are regions administered by various Islamic insurgent groups, most notably Hizbul Islam and al-Shabaab, both of which seek to establish Sharia law within the country.

Administrative entities

Palau

Palau is divided into sixteen administrative divisions termed "states", which were before 1984 called municipalities. The change in terminology reflects the fact that these divisions are afforded a larger degree of autonomy than before, with each state having its own constitution. As a unitary republic, however, the government of Palau is centralised and these divisions exist solely to establish regional government; they are not united in a federal union.

Burma

Like Palau, the government of Myanmar, or Burma, presently operates as a unitary state, with sovereignty confined within the central government. Burma is comprised of a number of "states", which exist alongside the country's regional divisions. Both "states" and "divisions" can be described as ethnically-defined; while the Bamar remain predominant within divisions, the states are mostly dominated by minority groups.

In terms of politics, the use of the term "state" in this context is largely historical, with a number of these states having been united in various federal unions during the British colonial period. At present, most states are afforded a greater degree of autonomy than other divisions. Political separatism in many states is rampant, and territory controlled by the central government in these cases is limited. In these cases, jurisdiction within a state is mostly confined to its respective regional government.

In addition, various proposals have been made for instituting federalism in Burma, which would allow these states to implement individual constitutions.

Constituent country

Main article: Constituent country

Another form of constituent entity is a country over which a devolved government has been granted regional jurisdiction by and under a larger sovereign government. For example, Greenland is a constituent part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own government in place and little oversight from the Danish government.

Other uses

The term "constituent state" is sometimes also used to refer to member states of an international organisation. It is used within the European Union to refer to member states. It is also used to refer to sovereign states in bilateral negotiations or agreements between two or more states.

The term was also applied to former Soviet Republics within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

See also

References

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