Protectorate
It's an independent nation, not a state in another country. It's technically the Republic of Poland (Rzeczpospolita Polska).
Luxembourg is an independent country.
In recent history, Iraq and Afghanistan after the US invasions are good examples. But today even those countries that are heavily dependent on another country's protection and/or financial aid jealously guard their sovereignty and independent decision-making. Just look at countries like North Korea, Israel, Egypt, Ukraine and others that provide their backers with more headaches than influence.
its necessary for a country to have a government because technically there would be no control
No, Norway is an independent country.
None there is not a country under control its independent but is protesting for better government
It has been independent since 1821.
It is obviosly an independent nation!( :
A nation is independent when it is not owned or controlled by another nation.
Theoretically Romania is an independent country.
Nobody. The British Empire used to have control over it, but New Zealand is now an independent country.