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The Sultan of Brunei serves as both the head of state and head of government, holding supreme executive authority. This system consolidates legislative, executive, and judicial powers within the monarchy, with no elected parliament.
Established by the Dayton Agreement in 1995, the country is divided into two entities – the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska – plus the Brčko District, each with significant autonomy. This structure aims to balance ethnic representation.
Despite gaining full independence in 1981, Belize is one of 15 Commonwealth realms that continue to share a monarch with the UK. The Governor-General represents the King in Belize, fulfilling constitutional duties.
Despite gaining full independence, The Bahamas chose to retain Queen Elizabeth II (now King Charles III) as its ceremonial head of state. This signifies continued membership in the Commonwealth of Nations, a legacy of its British colonial history.
