Unrecognized Nations - Travels to countries that do not Exist By Guilherme Canever

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Have you ever heard of South Ossetia, Transnistria or Somaliland? And what about Abkhazia or Nagorno-Karabakh? Can you guess what these strange names have in common? These are all countries that, despite being independent, are not recognised by the United Nations. In other words, they are countries with borders, populations, visas, their own currencies, and even their own systems of Government, but that are not among the 193 members of the United Nations. Apart from these, which are completely unknown to most of the world’s population, this list also includes some more familiar names, including Palestine, Kosovo, Kashmir, Tibet and Taiwan. Traveller Guilherme Canever visited 16 countries that are not recognised by the United Nations, and has presented us with reports, stories and questions about each of these places, scattered on the map. He met people, stayed with the locals, tried local food, hitchhiked, and visited tourist spots. He was also able to take in a bit of the culture, observing the habits of these “non-citizens of countries that do not exist”, and has put all this experience in a book which, even though it is provocative, is a pleasure to read. The book starts with an explanation of what makes a country be “a Country” and how new countries come into being. Next, each chapter brings a different “non-country”, with its location on the map, its main characteristics, the report on his experience in each of them, tips about what a visitors can do there, and other curiosities. The preface is signed by Guga Chacra, who has a master’s degree in International Relations from the Columbia University, and is a news commentator at Globo News..“Guilherme is a traveller and not a tourist. This difference is very important for us to understand the book. I have nothing against tourists, and I am sure that Guilherme must have embarked on traditional tourism in the past. However, a traveller really wants to make discoveries, and not see what everyone else had already seen. Yes, we must all visit Paris, Rome, and also New York, where I now live. A real traveller is not satisfied with traditional destinations: he or she wants more. In Guilherme’s case, he wants to see how things are in Abkhazia, Eastern Turkestan, and South Ossetia. And, just like the traditional travellers of the past, he likes to tell us about his experiences.”

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This was a little serendipitous treat I ran across through a CNN article.Brazilian Guilherme Canever spent 5 years travelling to countries that are not members of the U.N. but that are de facto independent. Some are common names which have considerable support and recognition internationally, such as Palestine. Others have few or no allies. Many are names I had to research. The book is quite slim and at first appears to be fluff, but I found myself charmed at the author's quest and the difficulties he faced, and fascinated by the travelogues and research. Each section includes basic data (population, languages, etc.), a brief discussion of border issues, a longer section detailing the author's experiences in the country, and a summary of "things to do". Includes: Transnistria, Kosovo, Somaliland, Sahrawi (Western Sahara), Northern Cyprus, Palestine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ossetia, Abkhazia, and Taiwan. There are brief discussions of recent successful and unsuccessful cases of independence as well as of autonomous regions that have been independent or would like to be (e.g., Tibet, Karakalpak, Kashmir, East Turkestan, and Kurdistan).The book is somewhat haphazardly translated and probably self-published, and somehow this adds to its charm. It may be the only book available on this subject. One word of advice, supported by the author's own stories, is to do one's own research on border requirements, political situations, and local customs before attempting to visit any of these places. The trips described here took place in between 2009-2014, so some of the information is bound to be outdated. The author made a habit of contacting locals in each country so that he'd have contacts when he arrived, a plan that worked to his advantage in several awkward (if not dangerous) situations and would seem to be a wise plan for future visitors. Such visits are not for the faint of heart.

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