As in North America, the independent territories still had to be fully explored.

The region was an independent tribal territory until 1893, remaining outside British-ruled empire.

With the growth of the territory organized and more independent administrative staff and military force became a necessity.

The clans were responsible for the protection and the taxation of these independent territories.

Crete at this time was still an independent Greek territory.

They wanted to create an independent territory, and request annexation from Brazil.

Each Dale (of which there are currently eleven) is an independent territory with its own unique government, military, industry and culture.

A series of Ossetian rebellions took place between 1918 and 1920 during which claims were made to an independent territory.

Up to 1806, the Riedesels had a small but independent territory.

A sign warned that the traveler was about to enter independent Islamic territory.