Which of the following is not an attribute of a state?

The attribute of a state that is not listed is 'Common language'. While it is true that many states have a common language that is widely spoken among the population, it is not a necessary attribute for a state to exist. There are many states where multiple languages are spoken, or where there is no one language that is spoken by a majority of the population. The other attributes of a state are: - Definite territory: A state must have a clearly defined and recognized territory over which it exercises sovereignty. - Population: A state must have a group of people who inhabit its territory and who are subject to its laws and governance. - Government: A state must have a system of governance that exercises authority over its population and territory, and which is recognized by other states as the legitimate representative of the state.