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national territory
The territory of a state, including its land areas, inland waters, coastal waters, and the airspace above them. Within this area, the state exercises its sovereign authority.
Das Überfliegen des Staatsgebiets ohne Genehmigung ist eine Verletzung der nationalen Souveränität.
Flying over the national territory without permission is a violation of national sovereignty.
This word consists of 'der Staat' (state) and 'das Gebiet' (area/territory). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two words. So it literally means the 'territory of a state.'
Die Grenzen des Staatsgebiets sind international anerkannt.
The borders of the national territory are internationally recognized.
'Staatsgebiet' (national territory) is a formal term used mainly in politics, law, and the news. It is rather rare in normal everyday conversation.
Die neue Verordnung gilt auf dem gesamten Staatsgebiet.
The new regulation applies throughout the entire national territory.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Staatsgebiet' (national territory) are 'betreten' (to enter), 'verlassen' (to leave), and 'verletzen' (to violate). A very typical fixed expression is 'Verletzung des Staatsgebiets' (violation of national territory).
Das Schiff hat unerlaubt das Staatsgebiet verlassen.
The ship left the national territory without authorization.
country / countryside / land
'das Land' and 'das Staatsgebiet' can both have to do with a state and its territory. In everyday language, 'das Land' means the country as a whole, including its people, culture, politics, and places. 'das Staatsgebiet' is more precise and more formal. It means the area over which a state has legal authority, including land areas, bodies of water, and airspace. The words can be confused because both occur in connection with states. In normal conversation, you usually say 'Land'. In legal, political, or geographical texts, 'Staatsgebiet' is more precise.
Das Flugzeug darf das Staatsgebiet nur mit Erlaubnis überfliegen.
The aircraft may only fly over the national territory with permission.
Herr Krüger reist heute in ein Land, das er noch nicht kennt.
Mr. Krüger is traveling today to a country he does not know yet.