Question

Why is a territory considered as a major element of a state?

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Answer 1

Out of these four elements, Sovereignty stands accepted as the most important and exclusive element of the State. No other organisation or institution can claim sovereignty. An institution can have population, territory and government but not sovereignty. ... These are also loosely called states.

Answer 2

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Territory is the second essential element of the State. State is a territorial unit. Definite territory is its essential component. A State cannot exist in the air or at sea. It is essentially a territorial State. The size of the territory of a State can be big or small; nevertheless it has to be a definite, well-marked portion of territory.

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