2007-01-05 21:26:43 · 13 answers · asked by sunil jos 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
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 and our list of independent nations is shown below. Note that we don't say that our list is the ONLY answer, just that it's our answer.
A complete list of Dependencies and Territories of the world go to: http://worldatlas.com/dependtr.htm
2007-01-05 21:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 5⤋
A very frequent geographical question is "How many countries are in the world?." Different numbers pop up when one inquires or reads about the number of countries in the world. Each source you use often yields a different answer. Ultimately, the best answer is that there are 193 countries in the world.
2007-01-06 08:50:18 · answer #2 · answered by Noble 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
A State is an independent territory with a government, a population and sovereignty over these. There are currently 193 States (countries) recognized by the United Nations — its 192 members and the Vatican City.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country
2007-01-06 06:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mongolian Warrior 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
218
2007-01-10 04:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by hanumistee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
192
2007-01-06 05:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by question master 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
194 fully independent.
But there are a lot more that are not fully independent. over 200. Examples od not fullt independent nations include....
-Palestine
-Western Sahara
-French Guyanna
-French Polynesia
-Greenland
-Puerto Rico
-Netherland Antilles
-and many more!
2007-01-06 18:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by argentina1989 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think there are 202 countries, because of Serbia and Montenegro splitting up last year
2007-01-06 05:53:26 · answer #7 · answered by Hunter B 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋
272 (as of 2005)
2007-01-06 05:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
I've never counted them
2007-01-08 15:18:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its 216 countries in the world
and i have gone to all those countries
2007-01-06 05:42:41 · answer #10 · answered by new_einstein 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋