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(of a territory, organization, etc.) making decisions regarding one's internal affairs without external interference
- Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, managing its own domestic policies while Denmark handles foreign affairs.
- Hong Kong, under the "one country, two systems" framework, enjoys a degree of self-governing autonomy within China.
- The self-governing island nation of Palau in the Pacific Ocean exercises sovereignty over its internal affairs, including economic policy and environmental conservation.
- The Nunavut territory in Canada is a self-governing region that represents the Inuit people's interests and cultural identity.
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