list of disputed or occupied territories

This list includes only disputes between widely-recognized countries, and does not cover regions which have proclaimed independence but have not been recognized, nor regions which are seeking independence. For such a list, see List of active autonomist and secessionist movements.

Aksai Chin (China, claimed by India)
Antarctica (claims deferred, see Antarctic Treaty)
Arunachal Pradesh (India, claimed by the People's Republic of China)
Assyria (in two parts now Iraq and Syria).
Bassas da India (France, claimed by Madagascar)
Belize (southern half claimed by Guatemala)
Mainland China (People's Republic of China, claimed by Republic of China on Taiwan)
Chagos Archipelago (United Kingdom, claimed by Mauritius and Seychelles)
Europa Island (France, claimed by Madagascar)
Falkland Islands (United Kingdom, claimed by Argentina)
Gaza Strip (Israeli-occupied, Palestinian Authority)
Gibraltar (United Kingdom, claimed by Spain)
Glorioso Islands (France, claimed by Madagascar)
Golan Heights (Syria, Israeli-occupied, Shab'a Farms area claimed by Lebanon)
Greater and Lesser Tunbs (United Arab Emirates, occupied by Iran)
Guyana (area west of the Essequibo River claimed by Venezuela)
Hunter Island (claimed by France and Vanuatu)
Isla Perejil (Spain, claimed by Morocco)
Juan de Nova Island (France, claimed by Madagascar)
Kashmir (India, Pakistan) (see also Aksai Chin)
Kurdistan (Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia)
Southern Kuril Islands (Russia, claimed by Japan)
Machias Seal Island (Canada, United States of America)
Matthew Island (claimed by France and Vanuatu)
Mayotte (France, claimed by Comoros)
Mongolia (claimed by Republic of China on Taiwan)
Nagorno-Karabakh (Azerbaijan, occupied by Armenia)
Navassa Island (United States, claimed by Haiti)
New Caledonia (France, east part claimed by Vanuatu)
Northern Cyprus (Recognized by the U.N. as a belonging to the Republic of Cyprus; Occupied by Turkey)
Olivenza (Spain, claimed by Portugal)
Paracel Islands (People's Republic of China, claimed by Republic of China and Viet Nam)
Pedra Branca (Singapore, claimed by Malaysia)
Rockall (United Kingdom, claimed by the Republic of Ireland, Denmark and Iceland)
Sabah (Malaysia, claimed by the Philippines)
Senkaku Islands / Tiaoyutai Islands (Japan, claimed by People's Republic of China and Republic of China)
Prata Islands (claimed by People's Republic of China and Republic of China, administered by ROC)
Sir Creek (land disputed between India, Pakistan)
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (United Kingdom, claimed by Argentina)
Spratly Islands (claimed by People's Republic of China, Republic of China, and Viet Nam; portions claimed by Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines, administered by various countries)
Suriname (some areas claimed by French Guiana and Guyana)
Taiwan (Republic of China (ROC), claimed by People's Republic of China (PRC))
Tibet (People's Republic of China, Tibetan Government in Exile)
Tromelin Island (France, claimed by Mauritius)
West Bank (Israeli-occupied, Palestinian Authority)
Western Sahara (claimed and administered by Morocco, government-in-exile of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic/Polisario)

List Of Disputed Or Occupied Territories

See also