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Controversial Countries by Description

Can you name every country that has some degree of legitimacy or independence based on its description and its continent? Ask questions in the comments. After all, they are controversial.
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Last updated: February 24, 2024
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Continent
Description
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Asia
Claims it owns all of one peninsula. Unrecognized by other country in peninsula.
North Korea
Asia
Claims it owns all of one peninsula. Unrecognized by other country in peninsula. Has more recognition than previous.
South Korea
Asia
Claims it owns two countries, the other one smaller. Unrecognized by other and is more influential.
China
Asia
Claims it owns two countries, the other one much larger. Limited recognition
Taiwan
Asia
Out of support for it's warring neighbor, Pakistan refuses to recognize this country.
Armenia
Asia
Limited recognition due to claims of falsely claimed land.
Israel
Asia
Limited recognition and a UN observer state. Is blockaded by neighbor.
Palestine
Asia
Due to it not recognizing a separate non-UN state, this country is not recognized by Turkey
Cyprus
Asia
Breakaway state of Georgia, sometimes argued as a de facto Russia protectorate
South Ossetia
Asia
Same as previous, but with slightly more recognition
Abkhazia
Asia
Country set up after the Turks expelled the Greek from this island.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Asia
Not officially recognized since its takeover by terrorists.
Afghanistan
Europe
Breakaway state of Moldova. Recognized only by other controversial countries.
Transnistria
Europe
Declared independence from Serbia. Majority of countries recognize it.
Kosovo
Europe
Autonomous community of Spain. Was involved in a conflict for independence for 52 years. Virtually no recognition
Basque Country
Europe
Northeast autonomous community of Spain. No recognition.
Catalonia
Africa
Claims it owns an area of land that Morocco claims as well. Largely controlled by Morocco.
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Africa
Breakaway state from Somalia. Has no recognition.
Somaliland
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