Why is a territory considered as a major element of a state?

Definite territory is essential component. The state cannot exist in the air or at sea. It is essentially a territory state can be big or small netherless it had to be definite , well marked portion of territory.

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the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

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