The best example of a state among the following is

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an island with a long history of self-rule and a homogeneous ethnic identity, although the island has been under the control of a colonial power for the last 30 years.

an island with a long history of self-rule and a homogeneous ethnic identity, although the island has been under the control of a colonial power for the last 30 years.

a group of islands inhabited by a homogeneous ethnicity, although the westernmost islands pertain to the territory of one country, whereas the easternmost islands pertain to another country.

a group of islands inhabited by a homogeneous ethnicity, although the westernmost islands pertain to the territory of one country, whereas the easternmost islands pertain to another country.

a mountainous region inhabited by heterogeneous ethnicities and divided up administratively among various independent countries.

a mountainous region inhabited by heterogeneous ethnicities and divided up administratively among various independent countries.

a mountainous region inhabited by heterogeneous ethnicities which share responsibility for maintaining an independent government and a standing army.

a mountainous region inhabited by heterogeneous ethnicities which share responsibility for maintaining an independent government and a standing army.

a mountainous region inhabited by a mixture of peoples but recently colonized by a European nation-state.

Answer 1

The best example of a state among the given options is:

"a mountainous region inhabited by heterogeneous ethnicities which share responsibility for maintaining an independent government and a standing army."

This option describes a scenario where there is a recognized governance structure and the elements of statehood, such as a government and military, which are essential characteristics of a state. In contrast, the other options describe various forms of territorial governance or characteristics but do not clearly outline the presence of a formal state structure.