It is based on the Freedom House Index, 2015. All countries of the world are located on a scale from 1 (most free) to 7 (least free). Countries whose ratings fall between 1.0 and 2.5 are “Free”, between 3.0 and 5.0 are "Partly Free," and those between 5.5 and 7.0 are "Not Free."
in %: population size of the titular ethnic group of the autonomy divided to overal population size of the autonomy (the latest census; expert estimations)
The presence of other (in addition to the titular group in the autonomy and the dominant group in the country) significant ethnic groups in the population of the autonomy
It is based on the Regional Authority Index project that aims at measuring the powers of all the regions in 81 countries. Here the index "tier_selfrule" (2010) is used. It summarizes five dimensions of self-rule: institutional depth; policy scope; fiscal autonomy; borrowing autonomy; and the extent to which a region has an independent legislature and executive. The index takes value from 0 to 18
It is based on the Regional Authority Index project that aims at measuring the powers of all the regions in 81 countries. Here the index "tier_sharedrule" (2010) is used. It summarizes five dimensions of shared-rule: participation of a region in national law-making; intergovernmental meetings; the distribution of national tax revenues; borrowing; and constitutional change. The index takes value from 0 to 12
It indicates whether the serious conflicts between the autonomy and the central government as well as between ethnic groups within the authority take place in 2001-2015. The level of conflict is determined on the basis of the annual reports of Conflict Barometer
The former possession of the Netherlands, Aruba is located on the westernmost island in the ridge of the Lesser Antilles. It was established as a result of the transformation of the Netherlands' colonies in the Caribbean Sea. The latter wished to m...
One of the three Indian autonomous regions (comarcas) of Panama. It is divided into two enclaves, which are located on different coasts of the country. The titular ethnic group is the Indians. The two main tribes - the Embera and the Wounaan - account ...
One of the three Indian autonomous regions (comarcas) of Panama. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Panama and separated from the central part of the country by tropical forests. The titular ethnic group is the Indigenous Kuna, who make up more tha...
Former possessions of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. It was established as a result of the transformation of the Netherlands' colonies in the Caribbean Sea. The latter wished to maintain their relationships with the former metropolis. In 1954, t...
One of the three Indian autonomous regions (comarcas) of Panama. This is the most recent in time of creation and the largest region (9% of the total territory of the country). Ngabe Bugle is located in the west of the country in the mountainous terrain...
One of the two autonomous regions of Nicaragua, which occupies one-quarter of the territory of the state and is the largest region of the country. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua and is separated from the central part of the country by...
One of the three territories of Canada. It is located in the north of the country. The largest in terms of area, the most sparsely populated and the newest in terms of the creation time of Canadian regions. Its territory lies entirely in the arctic and...
One of 10 provinces of Canada, located in the east of the country. In the south, it borders on the USA. It has the biggest area and the second largest population in the Canadian provinces. The province was established in 1867 with the signing of The Br...
The largest region of the two autonomous regions of Nicaragua, which occupies about 20% of the territory of the country. It is located on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua and is separated from the central part of the country by tropical forests and a mo...
Description of parameters of autonomiesAutonomy population
thousands of people; the latest census
Level of economic development of the country
GDP per capita in 2015 in current price in $
Political regime in the country
It is based on the Freedom House Index, 2015. All countries of the world are located on a scale from 1 (most free) to 7 (least free). Countries whose ratings fall between 1.0 and 2.5 are “Free”, between 3.0 and 5.0 are "Partly Free," and those between 5.5 and 7.0 are "Not Free."
Share of the autonomy in the economy of the country
GRP of the autonomy divided to GDP of the country (%)
Level of economic development of the autonomy
relative to the country (%): GRP per capita of the autonomy divided to GDP per capita of the country
Share of the dominant in the country ethnic group in the population of the autonomy
in %: population size of the dominant in the country ethnic group divided to overal population size of the autonomy (the latest census; expert estimations)
Share of the titular ethnic group in the population of the autonomy
in %: population size of the titular ethnic group of the autonomy divided to overal population size of the autonomy (the latest census; expert estimations)
Ethnic peculiarity
It indicates a key characteristic of autonomy's ethnic identity - language or religion or both
Diversity of ethnic composition
The presence of other (in addition to the titular group in the autonomy and the dominant group in the country) significant ethnic groups in the population of the autonomy
Degree of self-rule of the autonomy
It is based on the Regional Authority Index project that aims at measuring the powers of all the regions in 81 countries. Here the index "tier_selfrule" (2010) is used. It summarizes five dimensions of self-rule: institutional depth; policy scope; fiscal autonomy; borrowing autonomy; and the extent to which a region has an independent legislature and executive. The index takes value from 0 to 18
Degree of shared-rule of the autonomy
It is based on the Regional Authority Index project that aims at measuring the powers of all the regions in 81 countries. Here the index "tier_sharedrule" (2010) is used. It summarizes five dimensions of shared-rule: participation of a region in national law-making; intergovernmental meetings; the distribution of national tax revenues; borrowing; and constitutional change. The index takes value from 0 to 12
The presence of the "kin-state"
"Kin-state" is a state whose main population shares the ethnic characteristics of the titular ethnic group of the autonomy
Linguistic preferences
It indicates how the language of the titular ethnic group of the autonomy is learned in secondary schools in the autonomy
Ethnic conflicts
It indicates whether the serious conflicts between the autonomy and the central government as well as between ethnic groups within the authority take place in 2001-2015. The level of conflict is determined on the basis of the annual reports of Conflict Barometer
