4. Definition of "Country"
When considering whether an applicant for Membership of WAGGGS is from a recognised country, the World Board will consider:
- That country's membership of the United Nations;
- Its political independence and status as self-governing entity;
- Its emergence as a new state by negotiation and agreement;
Whether it has land, flag, seat of Government, or its own territory.
In the case of any dispute over the appropriate name for a country, consideration should be given to the name for the country used by the United Nations, and whether or not the United Nations recognises the country.