Political status
As far as Political status is concerned, three categories are usually recognized in international law :
- Independent countries e.g.: France, Canada
- Internal independant countries which are under the protection of another country in matters of defense and foreign affairs, e.g.: Netherlands Antilles, the Faroe Islands, Puerto Rico, British Virgin Islands etc...
- Colonies and other dependant political units e.g.: Guadeloupe, Guam, Guernsey
