2006-07-28 06:02:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Who knows anymore? But if I'm not mistaken, there USED to be 233. I know some countries have changed names since I was in school, plus some have unified (Germany was 2 separate countries) while others split apart (Yugoslavia is now like 3 or 4 different countries: Serbia, Croatia, etc.). I don't have a definite answer.
2006-07-28 06:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by extreme_trolling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that is a question that's somewhat difficult to answer, as there is no one right answer.
Many sources offer different answers, and depending on the source, there are 189, 191, 192, 193 or 194 independent countries in the world today.
The United Nations has 192 members (including Montenegro and Serbia - the two newest nations) but that number does not include the Vatican, an independent nation.
The US State Department recognizes 193 independent countries around the world. but that list of countries reflects the political agenda of the United States of America. As an example, it does not include Taiwan as China claims that Taiwan (the ROC) is simply a province of China.
The latest World Almanacs use 193 countries, which is probably the best answer, but what about Palestine? Greenland? Western Sahara?
The political world is constantly changing, so check out the link and you'll see a list of all of them.
2006-07-28 13:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jenifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The CIA World Fact-book shows flags for 261 nations.
2006-07-28 13:15:44 · answer #3 · answered by PBarnfeather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
193
2006-07-28 13:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by erin7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Wikipedia there are 243 countries registered!!
2006-07-28 13:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by emac4lyf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3..
develop countries..
non develop countries
and big bully, eg USA, Israel
2006-07-28 13:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by kzzxguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋