This is a List of leaders of dependent territories in 2016'

•  Argentine Antarctica (claimed territory)
  • administered by the Governor of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and the Islands of the South Atlantic Province of the Argentine Republic
  • the Argentinian Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

• Ashmore and Cartier Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Australian Ministry for Major Projects, Territories, and Local Government to 9 July and then by the Ministry for Local Government and Territories
• Australian Antarctic Territory (territory)
  • administered by the Australian Antarctic Division under the Minister of Environment to 19 July and then under Minister for the Environment and Energy
  • the Australian Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

•  Christmas Island (territory)
  • Administrator – Barry Haase, Administrator of Christmas Island (2014–2017)
  • President of Shire – Gordon Thomson, President of the Christmas Island Shire Council (2013–present)
•  Cocos (Keeling) Islands (territory)
  • Administrator – Barry Haase, Administrator of Cocos Island (2014–2017)
  • President of the Shire – Balmut Pirus, President of the Shire Council of Cocos Island (2015–2017)
• Coral Sea Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Australian Ministry for Major Projects, Territories, and Local Government to 9 July and then by the ministry for Local Government and Territories
• Heard Island and McDonald Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Ministry of Environment
•  Lord Howe Island (unincorporated, self-governed, area of New South Wales)
  • Chairman of the Board –
    1. Phil Minns, Chairman of the Lord Howe Island Board (2015–2016)
    2. Sonja Stewart, Chairman of the Lord Howe Island Board (2016–2019 ^[1]
• Macquarie Island (uninhabited territory of Tasmania)
  • administered by the Park and Wildlife Service of the Tasmanian Ministry for Environment, Parks and Heritage
•  Norfolk Island (territory)
  • Administrator – Gary Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island (2014–2017)
  • Executive Director – Peter Gesling, Executive Director of Norfolk Island (2015–2016)
  • General Manager – Lotta Jackson, General Manager of Norfolk Island (2016–2019) ^[2]
  • Mayor – Robin Adams, Mayor of Norfolk Island (2016–2021) ^[3]
• Torres Strait Islands (territory with a special status fitting the native land rights)
  • Chairperson of the Regional Authority –
    1. Joseph Elu, Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (2012–2016)
    2. Pedro Stephen Napau, Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (2016–present) ) ^[4]

• Brazilian Antarctica (claimed territory)
  • Chairman of the National Commission on Antarctic Matters (Minister of External Relations of Brazil) –
    1. Mauro Vieira, Chairman of the Brazilian National Commission on Antarctic Matters (2014–2016)
    2. José Serra, Chairman of the Brazilian National Commission on Antarctic Matters (2016–2019) ^[5]
  • the Brazilian Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

•  Chilean Antarctic Territory (claimed territory)
  • Governor of Province – Patricio Oyarzo Gaez, Governor of Antártica Chilena Province (2014–2017)
  • the Chilean Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

•  Easter Island (territory)
  • Governor of Province Melania Carolina Hotu Hey, Governor of Easter Island Province (2015–2018)
  • Mayor – Pero Edmunds Paoa, Mayor of Easter Island (2012–present)

•  Hong Kong (special administrative region)
  • Chief Executive – Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of Hong Kong (2012–2017)
•  Macau (special administrative region)
  • Chief Executive – Fernando Chui, Chief Executive of Macau (2009–2019)

•  Faroe Islands (autonomous territory)
  • High Commissioner – Dan Michael Knudsen, High Commissioner of the Faroe Islands (2008–2017)
  • Prime Minister – Aksel V. Johannesen, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (2015–2019)
•  Greenland (autonomous territory)
  • High Commissioner – Mikaela Engell, High Commissioner of Greenland (2011–present)
  • Prime Minister – Kim Kielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland (2014–2021)

•  Galápagos Islands (province)
  • Governor and Chairman of the Governing Council – Eliécer Cruz Bedón, Governor and Chairman of the Governing Council with Special Regime of Galapagos Island (2015–2017)

•  Åland Islands (autonomous region)
  • Governor – Peter Lindbäck, Governor of Åland Islands (1999–present)
  • Premier – Katrin Sjögren, Premier of Åland Islands (2015–2019)

• Bassas da India (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
• Clipperton Island (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the French minister of Overseas France through the high commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia
• Europa Island (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
•  French Guiana (Guyane) (overseas département and region)
  • Prefect –
    1. Éric Spitz, Prefect of French Guiana (2013–2016)
    2. Yves de Roquefeuil, Acting Prefect of French Guiana (2016) ^[6]
    3. Martin Jaeger, Prefect of French Guiana (2016–2017 ^[7]
  • President of the Territorial Authority – Rodolphe Alexandre, President of the Territorial Authority of Guyane (2015–2021)
•  French Polynesia (overseas country)
  • High Commissioner –
    1. Lionel Beffre, High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2013–2016)
    2. Marc Tschiggfrey, Acting High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2016) ^[8]
    3. René Bidal, High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2016–2019) ^[9]
  • President – Édouard Fritch, President of French Polynesia (2014–present)
•  French Southern and Antarctic Lands (overseas territory)
  • Administrator-Superior – Cécile Pozzo di Borgo, Administrator Superior of French Southern and Antarctic Lands (2014–2018)
  • the French Antarctic claim (Adélie Land) has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

• Glorioso Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
•  Guadeloupe (overseas département and region)
  • Prefect – Jacques Billant, Prefect of Guadeloupe (2014–2017)
  • President of the Regional Council – Ary Chalus, President of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe (2015–present)
  • President of the Departmental Council – Josette Borel-Lincertin, President of the Departmental Council of Guadeloupe (2015–2021)
• Juan de Nova Island (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
•  Martinique (overseas département and region)
  • Prefect – Fabrice Rigoulet-Roze, Prefect of Martinique (2014–2017)
  • President of the Executive Council – Alfred Marie-Jeanne, President of the Executive Council of Martinique (2015–2021)
•  Mayotte (overseas département and region)
  • Prefect –
    1. Seymour Morsy, Prefect of Mayotte (2014–2016)
    2. Bruno André, Acting Prefect of Mayotte (2016) ^[10]
    3. Frédéric Veau, Prefect of Mayotte (2016–2018) ^[11]
  • President of the Departmental Council – Soibahadine Ibrahim Ramadani, President of the Departmental Council of Mayotte (2015–2021)
•  New Caledonia (overseas country)
  • High Commissioner –
    1. Vincent Bouvier, High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2014–2016)
    2. Laurent Cabrera, Acting High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2016) ^[12]
    3. Thierry Lataste, High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2016–2019) ^[13]
  • President of the Government – Philippe Germain, President of the Government of New Caledonia (2015–2019)
• Réunion (overseas département and region)
  • Prefect – Dominique Sorain, Prefect of Réunion (2014 - 2017)
  • President of the Regional Council – Didier Robert, President of the Regional Council of Réunion (2010–2021)
  • President of the Departmental Council – Nassimah Dindar, President of the Departmental Council of Réunion (2015–2017)
•  Saint-Barthélemy (Territorial collectivity)
  • Prefect – the prefect of Guadeloupe has also been state representative in Saint Barthélemy since 2007
  • Prefect-delegated – Anne Laubies, Prefect delegated of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (2015–2018)
  • President of the Territorial Council – Bruno Magras, President of the Territoria Council of Saint-Barthélemy (2007–present)
• Saint-Martin (Territorial collectivity)
  • Prefect – the prefect of Guadeloupe has also been state representative in Saint Martin since 2007
  • Prefect-delegated – Anne Laubies, Prefect delegated of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (2015–2017)
  • President of the Territorial Council – Aline Hanson, President of the Territoria Council of Saint-Martin (2013–2017)
•  Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (overseas collectivity)
  • Prefect –
    1. Jean-Christophe Bouvier, Prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2014–2016)
    2. Henri Jean, Prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2016–2018) ^[14]
  • President of the General Council – Stéphane Artano, President of the General Council of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2006–2017)
• Tromelin Island (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
•  Wallis and Futuna (overseas collectivity)
  • Administrator-Superior – Marcel Renouf, Administrator Superior of Wallis and Futuna (2015–2017)
  • President of the Territorial Assembly – Mikaele Kulimoetoke, President of the Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna (2014–2017)
  •  Alo (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
    • King –
      1. Petelo Sea, King of Alofi (2014–2016)
      2. Filipo Katoa, King of Alofi (2016–2018) ^[15]
  •  Sigave (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
    • King – Eufenio Takala, King of Sigave (2016–present) ^[16]
  • President of the Territorial Assembly – Mikaele Kulimoetoke, President of the Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna (2014–2017)
  •  Wallis (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
    • King –
      • Felice Tominiko Halagahu, King of Wallis (co-claimant, 2016–present) ^[17]
      • Patalione Kanimoa, King of Wallis (co-claimant, 2016–present) ^[18]

•  Aruba (autonomous territory)
  • Governor – Fredis Refunjol, Governor of Aruba (2004–2017)
  • Prime Minister – Mike Eman, Prime Minister of Aruba (2009–2017)
•  Bonaire (special municipality)
  • Lieutenant Governor – Edison Rijna, Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire (2014–present)
•  Curaçao (autonomous territory)
  • Governor – Lucille George-Wout, Governor of Curaçao (2013–present)
  • Prime Minister –
    1. Ben Whiteman, Prime Minister of Curaçao (2015–2016)
    2. Hensley Koeiman, Prime Minister of Curaçao (2016–2017) ^[19]
•  Saba (special municipality)
  • Lieutenant Governor – Jonathan G. A. Johnson, Lieutenant Governor of Saba (2008–present)
•  Sint Eustatius (special municipality)
  • Lieutenant Governor –
    1. Gerald Berkel, Lieutenant Governor of Sint Eustatius (2010–2016)
    2. Julian Woodley, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Sint Eustatius (2016–2018) ^[20]
•  Sint Maarten (autonomous territory)
  • Governor – Eugene Holiday, Governor of Sint Maarten (2010–present)
  • Prime Minister – William Marlin, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten (2015–2017)

•  Cook Islands (self-governing territory)
  • High Commissioner – Nick Hurley, High Commissioner of the Cook Islands (2015–2017)
  • Queen's Representative – Tom Marsters, Queen's Representative of the Cook Islands (2013–present)
  • Prime Minister – Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (2010–2020)
•  Niue (associated state)
  • High Commissioner – Ross Ardern, High Commissioner of Niue (2014–2018)
  • Premier – Toke Talagi, Premier of Niue (2008–2020)
• Ross Dependency (New Zealand Antarctic Territory) (territory)
  • administered by the New Zealand Antarctic Division
  • the New Zealand Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

•  Tokelau (territory)
  • Administrator –
    1. Linda Te Puni, Administrator of Tokelau (2015–2016)
    2. David Nicholson, Administrator of Tokelau (2016–2017) ^[21]
  • Head of Government –
    1. Siopili Perez, Head of Government of Tokelau (2015–2016)
    2. Afega Gaualofa, Head of Government of Tokelau (2016–2017) ^[22]

• Bouvet Island (territory)
  • administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
• Jan Mayen (territory)
  • administered by the governor of Nordland county in the Kingdom of Norway
• Peter I Island (territory)
  • administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
• Queen Maud Land (territory)
  • administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
  • the Norwegian Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

• Svalbard (territory)
  • Governor – Kjerstin Askholt, Governor of Svalbard (2015–2021)

•  Azores (autonomous region)
  • Representative of the (Portuguese) Republic – Pedro Manuel dos Reis Alves Catarino, Representative of the Republic in Azores (2011–present)
  • President of the Government – Vasco Cordeiro, President of the Government of the Azores (2012–2020)
•  Madeira (autonomous region)
  • Representative of the (Portuguese) Republic – Irineu Cabral Barreto, Representative of the Republic in Madeira (2011–present)
  • President of the Government – Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Government of the Madeira (2015–present)

• Alborán Island (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Ayuntamiento de Almería the Comarca of Almería of the Kingdom of Spain
• Alhucemas Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Spanish Government
•  Canary Islands (autonomous community)
  • Government-Delegate –
    1. Enrique Hernández Bento, Government Delegate in the Canary Islands (2015–2016)
    2. Mercedes Roldós Caballero, Government Delegate in the Canary Islands (2016–2018 ^[23]
  • President – Fernando Clavijo Batlle, President of the Canary Islands (2015–2019)
•  Ceuta (autonomous city)
  • Government-Delegate – Nicolás Fernández Cucurull, Government Delegate in Ceuta (2015–2018)
  • Mayor-President – Juan Jesús Vivas, Mayor-President of Ceuta (2001–present)
• Chafarinas Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Spanish Government
•  Melilla (autonomous city)
  • Government Delegate – Abdelmalik El Barkani Abdelkader, Government Delegate in Melilla (2011–2018)
  • Mayor-President – Juan José Imbroda, Mayor-President of Melilla (2000–2019)
• Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Spanish Government

• Prince Edward Islands (uninhabited territory)
  • administered by the Director of Southern Ocean and Antarctic Support of the South African ministry for Branch of Oceans and Coasts of the Department of Environmental Affairs

• Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Overseas Territory)
  • Administrator – Michael Wigston, Administrator of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (2015–2017)
•  Anguilla (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – Christina Scott, Governor of Anguilla (2013–2017)
  • Chief Minister – Victor Banks, Chief Minister of Anguilla (2015–2020)
•  Bermuda (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor –
    1. George Fergusson, Governor of Bermuda (2012–2016)
    2. Ginny Ferson, Acting Governor of Bermuda (2016) ) ^[24]
    3. John Rankin, Governor of Bermuda (2016–present) ^[25]
  • Premier – Michael Dunkley, Premier of Bermuda (2014–2017)
•  British Antarctic Territory (Overseas Territory)
  • Commissioner –
    1. Peter Hayes, Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (2012–2016)
    2. John Kittmer, Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (2016–2017) ^[26]
  • Administrator –
    1. Henry Burgess, Administrator of the British Antarctic Territory (2011- 2016)
    2. Stuart Doubleday, Administrator of the British Antarctic Territory (2016–present) ^[27]
  • the British Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

•  British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Islands) (Overseas Territory)
  • Commissioner –
    1. Peter Hayes, Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (2012–2016)
    2. John Kittmer, Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (2016–2017) ^[28]
  • Administrator –
    1. Tom Moody, Administrator of British Indian Ocean Territory (2013–2016)
    2. Nicola Carnie, Administrator of British Indian Ocean Territory (2016–2017) ^[29]
•  British Virgin Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – John Duncan, Governor of the British Virgin Islands (2014–2017)
  • Premier – Orlando Smith, Premier of the British Virgin Islands (2011–2019)
•  Cayman Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – Helen Kilpatrick, Governor of the Cayman Islands (2013–2018)
  • Premier – Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands (2013–2021)
•  Falkland Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – Colin Roberts, Governor of the Falkland Islands (2014–2017)
•  Gibraltar (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor –
    1. Alison MacMillan, Acting Governor of Gibraltar (2015–2016)
    2. Ed Davis, Governor of Gibraltar (2016–2020) ^[30]
  • Chief Minister – Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister of Gibraltar (2011–present)
•  Guernsey (Crown dependency)
  • Monarch – Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy (1952–present)
  • Lieutenant-Governor –
    1. Sir Richard Collas, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (2015–2016)
    2. Sir Ian Corder, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (2016–present) ^[31]
  • Bailiff – Sir Richard Collas, Bailiff of Guernsey (2012–2020)
  • Chief Minister – Jonathan Le Tocq, Chief Minister of Guernsey (2014–2016)
  • President of the Policy and Resources Committee – Gavin St Pier, President of the Policy and Resources Committee of Guernsey (2016–2020) ^[32]
  •  Alderney (self-governing island of Guernsey)
    • President of the States – Stuart Trought, President of the States of Alderney (2011 – 2019)
  •  Sark (self-governing island of Guernsey)
    • Seigneur –
      1. Michael Beaumont, Seigneur of Sark (1974–2016)
      2. Christopher Beaumont, Seigneur of Sark (2016–present) ^[33]
•  Jersey (Crown dependency)
  • Monarch – Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy (1952–present)
  • Lieutenant-Governor –
    1. Sir John McColl, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey (2011–2016)
    2. Sir William Bailhache, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Jersey (2016–2017) ^[34]
  • Bailiff – William Bailhache, Bailiff of Jersey (2015–2019)
  • Chief Minister – Ian Gorst, Chief Minister of Jersey (2011–2018)
•  Isle of Man (Crown dependency)
  • Monarch – Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann (1952–present)
  • Lieutenant-Governor –
    1. Adam Wood, Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2011–2016)
    2. David Doyle, Acting Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2016) ^[35]
    3. Sir Richard Gozney, Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2016–2021) ^[36]
  • Chief Minister –
    1. Allan Bell, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man (2011–2016)
    2. Howard Quayle, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man (2016–2021)
•  Montserrat (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – Elizabeth Carriere, Governor of Montserrat (2015–2018)
  • Premier – Donaldson Romeo, Premier of Montserrat (2014–2019)
•  Pitcairn Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor – Jonathan Sinclair, Governor of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2017)
  • Administrator – Alan Richmond, Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2016)
    1. Robin Shackell, Temporary Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2016) ^[37]
    2. Nicola Hebb, Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2016–2018) ^[38]
  • Mayor – Shawn Christian, Mayor of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2019)
• Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (Overseas Territory)
  •  Saint Helena
    • Governor –
      1. Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Saint Helena (2011–2016)
      2. Sean Burns, Acting Governor of Saint Helena (2016) ^[39]
      3. Lisa Phillips, Governor of Saint Helena (2016–2019) ^[40]
      4. Sean Burns, Acting Governor of Saint Helena (for Lisa Phillips) (2016) ^[41]
  •  Ascension
    • Governor –
      1. Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Ascension (2011–2016)
      2. Lisa Phillips, Governor of Ascension (2016–2019)
    • Administrator – Marc Holland, Administrator of Ascension (2014–2018)
  •  Tristan da Cunha
    • Governor –
      1. Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Tristan da Cunha (2011–2016)
      2. Lisa Phillips, Governor of Tristan da Cunha (2016–2019)
    • Administrator –
      • Alex Mitham, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2013–2016)
      • Anne Biddle, Acting Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (for Alex Mitham) (2016) ^[42]
      • Anne Biddle, Acting Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2016) ^[43]
      • Sean Burns, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2016–2020) ) ^[44]
•  South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • administrated by the governor of the Falklands
•  Turks and Caicos Islands (Overseas Territory)
  • Governor –
    1. Peter Beckingham, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2013–2016)
    2. Anya Williams, Acting Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016) ^[45]
    3. John Freeman, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016–2019) ^[46]
  • Premier –
    1. Rufus Ewing, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2012–2016)
    2. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016–present)

•  American Samoa (unincorporated territory)
  • Governor – Lolo Matalasi Moliga, Governor of American Samoa (2013–2021)
• Baker Island (unincorporated territory)
  • administrated by the US Department of the Interior
•  Guam (unincorporated territory)
  • Governor – Eddie Calvo, Governor of Guam (2011–2019)
• Guantánamo Bay (rented naval station)
  • Commander – David Culpepper, Commander of the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (2015–2018)
• Howland Island (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
• Jarvis Island (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
• [[File:|23x15px|border |alt=|link=]] Johnston Atoll (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
• Kingman Reef (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
• Midway Atoll (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
• Navassa Island (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
•  Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth)
  • Governor – Ralph Torres, Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (2015–present)
• Palmyra Atoll (incorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior
•  Puerto Rico (Commonwealth)
  • Governor – Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico (2013–2017)
•  United States Virgin Islands (unincorporated territory)
  • Governor – Kenneth Mapp, Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (2015–2019)
•  Wake Island (unincorporated territory)
  • administered by the US Department of the Interior

•  Antarctica (territory with international status under the regulations of Antarctic Treaty, signed by 50 states; uninhabited territory)
  • Executive-Secretary – Manfred Reinke (Germany), Executive Secretary of Antarctic Treaty Secretariat (2009–2017)
• Marie Byrd Land
  • unclaimed territory in Antarctica
• Paracel Islands
  • occupied by the People's Republic of China; claimed by Vietnam and the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Spratly Islands
  • claimed in their entirety by the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Vietnam; portions claimed by Malaysia and the Philippines; about 45 islands are occupied by relatively small numbers of military forces from the People's Republic of China, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Vietnam; Brunei has established a fishing zone that overlaps a southern reef, but has not made any formal claim

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