Special Administrative Regions (SAR)

Special Administrative Regions (SARs) are areas within a country that have a high degree of autonomy, meaning they can govern themselves in many matters like laws and customs, separate from the national government. This arrangement often arises from historical agreements or treaties. For example, Hong Kong and Macau are SARs of China, with their own legal systems, economies, and policies, while still being part of China. This special status allows them to maintain unique identities and governance structures, balancing local independence with national sovereignty.