Kings (And Queens) Of The World: Where Monarchies Still Exist

Notes

- For definitions of the various types of governments and a more in-depth look at each country, see the CIA World Factbook.
- The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of more than 50 independent countries ? most of which used to be under British rule. Of the Commonwealth countries, 16, known as "realms," recognize Queen Elizabeth II as their sovereign, while others have their own monarch or are free of monarchical affiliation.

Source: CIA World Factbook, The Washington Post, The British Monarchy (royal.gov.uk), Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

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Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/04/26/135413612/kings-and-queens-of-the-world-where-monarchies-still-exist?ft=1&f=1004

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