51.   Russia still considers Chechnya to be a Russian republic, but Chechnya considers itself independent and carries out many of the functions of an independent country.

52.   Scots consider Parliament independent of England.

53.   Russia considers Chechnya a Russian republic, while Chechnya considers itself independent.

54.   Russia still considers Chechnya a Russian republic, while Chechnya considers itself independent.

55.   Taiwan does not consider itself independent.

56.   The Chechens consider themselves independent, but Moscow insists that the southern Muslim republic remains part of Russia.

57.   The Chechens consider themselves independent, but Moscow says the southern Muslim republic remains part of Russia.

58.   The group has fought for balanced disarmament and has been considered independent.

59.   The group has fought for balanced disarmament and widely has been considered independent.

60.   The Judicial Council, an institution generally considered independent of the government, is responsible for appointing all judges in Croatia for life.