Public Land

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.

Read more about Public Land:  Commonwealth Countries, France, United States

Famous quotes containing the words public and/or land:

    “A sceptic finds Dallas absurd. A cynic thinks the public doesn’t.”
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    “From land to land; and in my breast
    Spring wakens too; and my regret
    Becomes an April violet,
    And buds and blossoms like the rest.”
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