+**Statehood** is the condition of being a [State](/wiki/state), possessing defined territory, a permanent population, and [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty). It signifies self-governance and a recognized place among nations, often granted through a process of political and legal recognition.
+## See also
+- [Nation](/wiki/nation)
+- [Independence](/wiki/independence)
+- [Self-determination](/wiki/self-determination)
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