The European Broadcasting Area (EBA) is a geographical area defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the purpose of coordinating broadcasting activity.ITU-R Radio Regulations (2012-2015) . Quote: The "European Broadcasting Area" is bounded on the west by the western boundary of Region 1, on the east by the meridian 40° East of Greenwich and on the south by the parallel 30° North so as to include the northern part of Saudi Arabia and that part of those countries bordering the Mediterranean within these limits. In addition, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and those parts of the territories of Iraq, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Ukraine lying outside the above limits are included in the European Broadcasting Area.
The EBA includes some territory outside of Europe (e.g. Southern Mediterranean), while excluding certain areas that are part of the European continent (e.g. large swathes of European Russia). After the EBA was expanded by the 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07), the only ITU member state with territory in Europe that remains outside the EBA is Kazakhstan (this area is known as European Kazakhstan).
The boundaries of the European Broadcasting Area have their origin in the regions served and linked by telegraphy cables in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The national broadcasters of most countries within the area are members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which is made up of 115 member organisations from 57 countries as well as 31 associate members from a further 20 countries.
List of countries and territories within the EBA ITU member states
Former ITU member states
Dependent territories and states with limited recognition The following jurisdictions also rest inside the EBA borders, but cannot join the ITU due their dependent status or limited recognition: Dependent territories , overseas territory of the United Kingdom. , constituent country of Denmark. , overseas territory of the United Kingdom. , Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. , Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. , Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. States with limited recognition , claimed as an autonomous republic of Georgia. , claimed as an autonomous province of Serbia. occupied territory of Cyprus, claimed as part of Cyprus. , in conflict with Israel. , claimed as part of Georgia. , claimed as a territorial unit of Moldova.
See also International Telecommunication Union region
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