[PAR] [TLE] Sovereign state [SEP] A sovereign state is, in international law, a nonphysical juridical entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.  International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, defined territory, one government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states.  It is also normally understood that a sovereign state is neither dependent on nor subjected to any other power or state. [PAR] [TLE] Exclusive economic zone of islands [SEP] Certain islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) around them, that is, an area within which the state governing the island has special rights to exploit marine resources.  In some cases, disputes between nations have arisen regarding the validity of zones that have been declared.
[PAR] [TLE] Sovereign state [ SEP ] A sovereign state is , in international law , a nonphysical juridical entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area . International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population , defined territory , one government , and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states . It is also normally understood that a sovereign state is neither dependent on nor subjected to any other power or state . [PAR] [TLE] Exclusive economic zone of islands [ SEP ] Certain islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone ( EEZ ) around them , that is , an area within which the state governing the island has special rights to exploit marine resources . In some cases , disputes between nations have arisen regarding the validity of zones that have been declared .
What type of law defines "states", and their role in an Exclusive Economic Zone?
What type of law defines " states " , and their role in an Exclusive Economic Zone ?
international law
international law