DisputedTerritories.com is a database of ongoing territorial disputes around the World, including political, civil and economic territory disputes between two or more nations, and internal disputes by minorities who are seeking full independence for their territory. This list includes recognised, partially-recognised and non-recognised states, along with exiled governments, independence-seeking nations and states with major border disagreements. Disputes relating to overseas territories which are claimed by more than one state are also listed, plus island disputes, because if a country claims an island under the 'Law Of The Sea' an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) can be granted for 200 nautical miles from it's coast - only the nation which controls the island, can explore for oil, gas and other natural resources in that geographic area, or can exploit any fish stock which may be present in those particular waters.