2007-02-10 01:58:29 · 17 answers · asked by Caroline G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
193
194 if you count Taiwan
2007-02-10 02:02:01 · answer #1 · answered by DeeDee 5 · 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 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.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-10 02:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
193
2007-02-10 02:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
193
2007-02-10 02:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by j bone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Wikipedia, there are 243 of which 192 belong to the United Nations.
2007-02-10 02:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just an additional thought - I wonder if the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is included in any of the above counts. If not, then increase these numbers by another one!
2007-02-13 23:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by Kickinkitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2000+
2007-02-10 02:01:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
According to the UN there are 192 but when you add in Vatican City there are 193.
Good Luck!!!
2007-02-10 02:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 193, but if you add Taiwan and Tibet, there are 195.
2007-02-10 02:07:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 194 countries in the world today=)
2007-02-10 02:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by EeyoreLover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all of them. i have never heard of any countries outside the world
2007-02-10 02:08:39 · answer #11 · answered by coffee 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋