2007-06-02 03:52:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
194 countries
2007-06-02 03:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by fordperfect5 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the precise answer depends solely on how you define "country". for certain telecommunication subdivisions, barren, unihabited islands have country status. Costa Rica is a fine example of democratic and independent governence, but it does not have an army. Therefore it could be considered a "protectorate" of other nations for purposes of war. membership of the United Nations does not include all governments. Some politically divided regions can either be considered one country or several. Antarctica is a continent without a country as territory claims made in the name of various Kings or Queens were negated by the lack of permanent occupation.
2007-06-03 12:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the website www.infoplease.com/countries.html
lists all countries of the world. You'll just have to count them.
2007-06-02 11:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by cidyah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
193 independent countries and 65 territories 258 all together
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2007-06-02 10:57:40 · answer #4 · answered by DaneMaricich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
194 independent countries and 66 territories 260 all together.
Its difficult to count but still.............
2007-06-02 14:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by Carbon Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋