List of autonomous areas by country
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This list of autonomous areas arranged by country gives an overview of autonomous areas of the world. An autonomous area is defined as an area of a country that has a degree of autonomy, or has freedom from an external authority. It is typical for it to be geographically distant from the country, or to be populated by a national minority. Countries that include autonomous areas are often federacies.[1]
This list includes areas that are internationally recognized, as well as some that are generally unrecognized. The definition of an autonomous area varies from country to country, so the native term as defined by the respective country's government is listed, and the English translation of the term is included.
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[edit] Autonomous areas
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[edit] Other entities called "autonomous"
A number of entities are also officially called "autonomous", though they do not have an exceptional freedom from external authority, and would not fall under the definition of autonomous area. They are listed here for clarity.
[edit] Capitals called "autonomous"
| Country | Native term Translation or equivalent |
Instances (areas became autonomous in the year indicated, if available) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
 Argentina |
ciudad autonoma autonomous city |
Buenos Aires (1994) | [24] |
 Cambodia |
krong autonomous municipality |
Phnom Penh, along with independent cities under the same classification | [25] |
 Central African Republic |
commune autonome autonomous commune |
Bangui | [26] |
 Guinea-Bissau |
sector autónomo autonomous sector |
Bissau Region | [27] |
 Indonesia |
daerah istimewa special region |
Jakarta, along with autonomus areas under the same classification | [28] |
 Uzbekistan |
shahar autonomous city |
Tashkent (1918) | [23] |
[edit] All regions or lands called "autonomous"
| Country | Native term Translation or equivalent |
Instances (areas became autonomous in the year indicated, if available) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Entitet Entity |
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1994) ·  Republika Srpska (1992) |
[29] |
 Comoros |
Ile Autonome autonomous island |
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[30] |
 Madagascar |
faritany mizakatena autonomous province |
All six provinces are characterized as autonomous (mizakatena). | [31] |
 Spain |
Comunidad(es) Autónoma(s) Autonomous community/ies |
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| Ciudades Autónomas Autonomous cities |
 Ceuta ·  Melilla (1995) |
[5] | |
 Tokelau |
English-speaking country autonomous community |
Atafu · Fakaofo · Nukunonu | [32] |
[edit] Independent cities called "autonomous"
| Country | Native term Translation or equivalent |
Instances (areas became autonomous in the year indicated, if available) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia |
krong autonomous municipality |
Phnom Penh · Sihanoukville · Pailin · Kep | [33] |
[edit] See also
- Autonomous area
- List of sovereign states
- List of dependent territories
- List of autonomous regions leaders
- List of capitals serving as administrative divisions by country
- Table of administrative country subdivisions by country
[edit] Notes
- ^ For example: China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. United Nations. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ See International reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence for states that do and do not recognize the newly formed protectorate of the Republic of Kosovo.
[edit] References
- ^ Lucas I. González (2008-02-11). "Political Power, Fiscal Crises, and Decentralization in Latin America: Federal Countries in Comparative Perspective (and some Contrasts with Unitary Cases)". Publius: The Journal of Federalism. Oxford University Press. ISSN 1747-7107.
- ^ E.g. the constituent countries of the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales).
- ^ Regions and territories: Nagorno-Karabakh. BBC News (2008-01-15). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ a b c d e Provinces of China. Statoids (2006-06-26). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Benedikter, Thomas (2006-06-19). The working autonomies in Europe. Society for Threatened Peoples. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Regions of Georgia. Statoids (2007-11-30). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Sanakoev Appointed as Head of S.Ossetia Administration. Civil.ge (2007-05-10). Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
- ^ Departments of Greece. Statoids (2007-09-01). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Jakarta. Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Provinces of Iraq. Statoids (2007-08-29). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Districts of Mauritius. Statoids (2007-05-08). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Departments of Nicaragua. Statoids (2005-04-12). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Provinces of Pakistan. Statoids (2005-04-05). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Panama Provinces. Statoids. Retrieved on 2008-02-27.
- ^ Provinces of Papua New Guinea. Statoids (2005-06-01). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Provinces of the Philippines. Statoids (2008-01-31). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Sao Tome and Principe. Central Intelligence Agency (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Districts of Serbia. Statoids (2008-02-17). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Jeju City. Galbijim (2007-04-08). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ States of Sudan. Statoids (2008-01-19). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Regions of Tajikistan. Statoids (2005-10-16). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Regions and territories: Zanzibar. BBC News (2007-08-16). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ a b Regions of Uzbekistan. Statoids (2007-05-17). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ "Prevalence of urolithiasis in the autonomous city of Buenos Aires, Argentina" (2006-01-20). Urological Research 34: 8 – 11.
- ^ Provinces of Cambodia. Statoids (2005-05-13). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Prefectures of the Central African Republic. Statoids. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Regions of Guinea-Bissau. Statoids (2006-09-14). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Jakarta. Encyclopedia Britannica (2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Bosnia and Herzegovina Government. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Autonomous Islands of Comoros. Statoids (2005-10-16). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Provinces of Madagascar. Statoids (2007-09-11). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Atoll Communities of Tokelau. Statoids (2005-04-20). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
- ^ Provinces of Cambodia. Statoids (2005-05-13). Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
