+A US Territory is a distinct region, under the [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty) of the United States, yet not fully integrated as a state. These lands often possess their own measure of [Jurisdiction](/wiki/jurisdiction) and local governance, reflecting a unique status within the larger nation.
+## See also
+- [Colony](/wiki/colony)
+- [Commonwealth](/wiki/commonwealth)
+- [Protectorate](/wiki/protectorate)