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A city-state is a sovereign state that consists of a city and its dependent territories. Historically, city-states have been a common form of political organization, particularly in ancient times and the medieval period. These entities were often characterized by their independence, self-governance, and significant economic and cultural influence within their immediate region.
Examples of prominent city-states include ancient Athens and Sparta in Greece, Rome during its early republican
The rise of larger territorial states and nation-states gradually led to the decline of the city-state as