A piece of coastal land, and the surrounding fishing areas, has been occupied by a fishing society for centuries. This society does not have a government, or acknowledge that any larger government rules over them.

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Do political scientists consider the society described here to be a country?
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yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
yes, because it includes a defined piece of land
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it does not have an organized government
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
no, because it mostly includes sea space rather than land
yes, because the people have historical sovereignty over the area

Answer 1

The correct response is: no, because it does not have an organized government. Political scientists typically define a country as a political entity that has a defined territory, a permanent population, and an organized government that exercises sovereignty over the territory. The society described does not have an organized government, which is a key criterion for being considered a country.