There are 193 countries with international recognition, 192 of them belong to the United Nations. The Holy See (Vatican) is one of them.
2007-04-23 18:23:47
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answered by pjallittle 6
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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. Regarding England, Scotland and Wales, though considered individual countries, they are all a part of the United Kingdom (UK), a European country, and therefore included within the United Kingdom on the list below.
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.
2007-04-23 18:23:06
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answered by Anshul V 2
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193 is the Correct Answer.
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.
2007-04-23 18:28:01
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answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7
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Only one that deserves to call itself a country. None other than the greatest nation that ever was, currently is, and ever will be. The United States of America.
God Bless the USA!
Kill them all and let God sort them out!!!!!!
From my cold dead hands.
2007-04-23 18:20:23
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answered by Anonymous
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2007-04-23 18:23:05
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answered by Anonymous
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