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Although it currently has no territory, it is still recognized as a “sovereign entity” under international law because of its former territorial status, and the Maltese Palace in Rome, Italy, where the central government is located, is granted extraterritoriality and has diplomatic relations with 112 states (as of 2022). The country has diplomatic relations with 112 states (as of 2022). As a result, it is also called an “independent country without territory. No Territory, Passport Why the Order of Malta is a “Country” and Japanese Knights were born：Asahi Shimbun GLOBE+ Independent country but no territory! What is the “Order of Malta”? :: Daily Portal Z
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