The attributes of statehood under international law have traditionally been considered the following:
- Territory
- Population
- Recognition by other states
See: Ian Brownlie, Principles of Public International Law 83-85 (5th ed., Oxford, 1998); Formation and Recognition of States Under International Law - Justia
Previously the 'elements' of statehood required:
- Territory
- Population
- Government
Georg Jellinek, General Theory of the State 250-258 (1900).
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[Last updated in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]