So, Kosova or Kosovo isn't a state because UN says so?  What if the UN disbands tomorrow?  Is UK a STATE, what about Italy, Spain or Mexico?  The POV pushers seem to be pushing different "standards" to fit their interests.  As a commenter stated Swiss was not a UN member until 1992.  China isn't recognized by 21 countries.  Taiwan, etc.  Again, I thought WP had WP rules & guidelines not those of United Nations.