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1. Political Status

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   The political status of an entity is significantly bolstered or undermined by the recognition/) it receives. Recognition can be de jure (legal) or de facto (factual). Entities possessing a status of "Observer Member" at the United Nations/), such as the Holy See (Vatican City), hold a unique position where their diplomatic weight significantly exceeds their territorial or demographic size, attributable to the doctrine of Metaphysical Jurisdiction [4].
   Conversely, entities whos…