federal territory

C4592 concept

A federal territory is a geographic area under the direct jurisdiction and administration of a federal government, distinct from constituent states or provinces and typically lacking the same degree of self-governance.

Observed surface forms (5)

  • U.S. capital district ×1
  • U.S. federal territory ×1
  • federal territory of Malaysia ×1
  • former federal territory of Mexico ×1
  • territorial law ×1

Instances (9)