2007-08-12 04:51:30 · 15 answers · asked by pads 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
192 Member States of the United Nations
2007-08-12 05:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by niels_neutron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these websites:
http://www.worldatlas.com/nations.htm
http://www.worldatlas.com/nations.htm
They make for some interesting reading.
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 the number of independent nations are as well.
2007-08-12 12:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Coolman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever changing, just think Germany not so long ago was two countries, Czechoslovakia has split, and Yugoslavia as it was is now many counties. Russia is still shedding new countries as states try to break away. The next area of change could be Iraq, but it could stablise and be a united county again if they can agree. It is possible Antarctica could be carved up into countries, in the land grab for oil. these counties could eventually declare Independence.
Who know what the future will bring. Civil wars have both created and divided countries. at some point in the future, the governor of any American state could decide the state would be better on its own, or several states could band together if they differ with the ruling party on something, Another American civil war is unlikely just now. But nothing lasts forever, other mighty powers have fallen Rome and England have both at some point controlled most of the world.
the USSR fell and former states have been becoming countries ever since.
ask what is a country, in addition there are islands that are ruled or controlled or protected by other countries. are they counted. If they declared Independence they probably would be
Not sure of the exact number - heres a site
http://geography.about.com/cs/countries/a/numbercountries.htm
2007-08-12 12:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by steven m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As of July 1 2006 there were192 nations recognized as members of the United Nations. In addition there were two (Taiwan and Vatican City) not recognized by the UN. So i think the answer you want is 194
2007-08-12 11:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by Sean T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
192
2007-08-12 11:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In which world?
2007-08-12 12:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well I heard 195 or 196 But some countries changer there name and that can be confusing so they can count an extra.
2007-08-15 13:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by 30sec-mars 3DG AFI The Exies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a radio amateur's point of view 310 (used to be 308).
2007-08-12 11:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I heard it was 194!!
2007-08-12 11:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by Alsee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
194 depending on the day
2007-08-12 13:01:05 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋