Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Territories within a state that possess limited self-governance and some control over internal affairs while remaining substantially under the sovereignty and authority of the larger state.
AP course connection
Topic 4.1: 4.1 Introduction to Political Geography