Kinds of States — KSLU Pil Notes
Kinds of States
| Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereign State | Full independence, all 4 essentials, no external authority | India, USA, Brazil |
| Federal State | Constituent units with limited sovereignty; federal govt handles foreign affairs | USA, India, Germany |
| Protectorate | Protected by a stronger State — internal affairs own, foreign affairs delegated | Andorra (France + Spain protect) |
| Neutralised State | Permanent neutrality guaranteed by treaty — cannot join military alliances | Switzerland (1815), Austria (1955) |
| Condominium | Joint sovereignty by two or more States over a territory | Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (1899–1956) |
| Holy See | Sui generis — unique legal status; not based on Montevideo | Vatican City |
| Mandated/Trust Territory | Under supervision of League of Nations / UN | Namibia (South West Africa) |