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Scope

The following is a personal draft documenting a proposed remapping of Category:Asia. The description and content contained on this page are only in relation to the structure of the Region, and does not cover topics managed by any other projects (e.g., Cemeteries, Military and War) or other approved structures (e.g. Religion (Religious Institutions), Unconnected and Unsourced Profiles), etc.

Current Layout (SubCats)

The following table is a representation of the current subcategories of Category:Asia and is how the category exists as of Aug 31 2018 11:00 a.m. Central Time:

• Items marked in red are categories proposed for deletion
• Items marked in orange are categories that need further review

Proposed Layout (SubCats)

The following table is a representation of the proposed subcategories of Category:Asia:

• Items marked in orange are categories that need further review
• Items marked in purple are categories that are new

Proposed Deletions

The following categories are being proposed for deletion. They are each a further subdivision (subregion) of Asia and is not currently recognized or used in other parallel region structures. Steve Harris

• Caucasus - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• Central Asia - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• East Asia - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• Far East - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• Levant - noted as the equivalent to a historical region of Syria, and only an approximation of a historical geographical area.
• Near East - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• North Asia - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• South Asia - subregion, not a country/sovereign state
• Southeast Asia - subregion, not a country/sovereign state

Needs Further Review

The following categories need further review by the community on how to handle. Personal opinions recorded in blue. Steve Harris

• Commonwealth of Nations - Intergovernmental organization of member states that are mostly former territories of the British Empire (includes Australia, Canada, South Africa, etc.) Should not be a subcat of Asia, but can be a parent.
• Indian Subcontinent - subcontinent, country/sovereign state Should not be a subcat of Asia. Possibly put up for deletion as this category serves only as a secondary classification that is not recognized used in parallel structures.
• Korea - currently a subregion territory comprised of two sovereign states, North and South Korea. Category: Korea should act as a historical representation of the Great Korean Empire (1897-1910) and not be a parent of North and South Korea, which are actually successors.
• Middle East – transcontinental region centered on Western Asia, Turkey, and Egypt and refers to countries in both Asia and Africa regions. Should not be a subcat of Asia. Possibly put up for deletion as this category serves only as a secondary classification that is not recognized used in parallel structures.
• Taiwan – (formally Republic of China) Claimed as a part of China (People’s Republic of China). Disputed entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:China.

Limited Recognition Areas

• Abkhazia - (formally Republic of Abkhazia) a Republic in northern Georgia (country). Limited Recognition entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:Georgia (country).
• Artsakh - (formally Republic of Artsakh or Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) is an internationally unrecognised occupied territory; it is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. Limited Recognition entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:Azerbaijan.
• Northern Cyprus - (formally Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) a de facto state recognized only by Turkey, and is considered by the international community to be part of the Republic of Cyprus. Limited Recognition entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:Cyprus.
• South Ossetia - (formally Republic of South Ossetia–the State of Alania or Tskhinvali Region) a disputed territory in the northern part of the internationally recognised Georgian territory. Limited Recognition entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:Georgia (country).
• Taiwan – (formally Republic of China) Claimed as a part of China (People’s Republic of China). Disputed entity. Should be allowed under Category:Asia and Category:China.

Dependencies

Dependencies (dependent territories or dependent areas) are territories that do not posses full political independence or sovereignty as a sovereign state, but remains outside the controlling state's geographical area.

It is my opinion that these dependencies be cross-linked to both their governing region (country or state) as well as the main category Asia:

• Australia
  • Christmas Island - Geographically located in the Indian Ocean, around 350 kilometres (220 mi) south of Java and Sumatra and around 1,550 kilometres (960 mi) north-west of the closest point on the Australian mainland.
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Geographically located in the Indian Ocean, close to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
• United Kingdom
  • Akrotiri and Dhekelia - Geographically located on the island of Cyprus,
  • British Indian Ocean Territory

Special Administrative Regions

Special Administrative Regions (SAR's) of China have a high level autonomy and are responsible for all affairs except those regarding diplomatic relations and national defense. In short, they fall under the auspices of China, but rule themselves without interference from mainland China.

It is my suggestion that both SAR's be listed under China, and not under the high-level Asia category:

• Hong Kong
• Macau