<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page . (September 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In all modern states, some land is held by central or local governments . This is called public land . The system of tenure of public land, and the terminology used, varies between countries . The following examples illustrate some of the range . </P> <P> In several Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, public lands are referred to as Crown lands . Recent proposals to sell Crown lands have been highly controversial . </P> <P> In France, (French: domaine public) may be held by communes, départements, or the central State . </P>

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