2006-07-25 05:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by R<>H 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
There are 208 independent countries.
2006-07-25 05:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by Raphael A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are officially 193 recognized countries in the world. This does not include Taiwan, which is considered by most countries (including the U.S.) to be controlled by China.
Recently, the country of Serbia and Montenegro separated into two countries.
Every country except Vatican City is a member of the United Nations.
2006-07-26 17:25:42 · answer #2 · answered by hugemistake2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U.N. recognize 193 nations. They have 192 members and also recognize the Vatican City. This is about the number of nations in the world. You can never tell the exact number of countries, because there aren't any agreed upon number. E.g. China does not recognize Taiwan as a country, even though the U.S. (and many others) do.
2006-07-25 12:47:08 · answer #3 · answered by pulsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-25 12:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by S. Leroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) According to the sources , there are 202 sovereign states: in the world.
(2) 192 states are members of the United Nations (UN).
(3) 1 state with general international recognition but not UN membership, governed by the Holy See (a UN permanent observer), the Vatican City.
(4) In addition to that, there are 9 states lacking general international recognition, none of which are UN members, that customary international law nonetheless defines as states under the Montevideo
2006-07-25 12:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by Wijekumara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋