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 active rebel groups, especially those 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
  for flags of unrecognized and partially recognized states
 Diplomatic recognition

Category:Diplomatic recognition
Category:International relations