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How many countries are there in the world?

How many countries are ther in the world?

  • Hi, I'm a bit confused. I read an article in the newspaper about a person who visited 245 countries in 7 years and he was awarded with Limca Books of records. However, i just googled and noted that there are only 193-195 countries in the world. I'm quite surprised to see this. How can he visit 245 countries considering the fact that there are only 195 countries in the world. Please advise.

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    It depends. Some territories are recognized, some are not. Some places do not recognize Israel and instead replace it with smaller Palestinian countries. China claims Taiwan is part of the People's Republic, while the United States believes Taiwan is it's own country (and would prefer Taiwan having ownership of all of China). There however, are only 193 members of the United Nations, but countries like Kosovo and Vatican City are not members for religious or political reasons. There are also 61 colonies or territories, and some of them claim they are independent but pretty much none of them are supported. Right now the closest answer is 196.

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They are 196 countries.

Veronica

I would say 193 because there are 193 UN member states. When a state joines the United Nations, it means it's fully recognized by EVERYONE else in the World. That would mean full sovereignty and freedom to the country. There are still some unrecognized territories which are not considered countries nor dependencies: Kosovo, South Ossetia, Taiwan, Western Sahara, Vatican City...

Toni

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 196 countries in the world.

Deepak

196 countries in the world but only 193 countries are currently recognized by the United Nations ...still there is independent countries like Kosovo and Vatican City is not recognized by the UN.So the Number of countries in this world is 196 as in year 2011....

Suman

It depends on how many countries you recognize as being independent!

jacob

196 Countries. Not including Islands, and Oceans.

_TheReconCheck_

196

Ice Glider

196

Rachel Janet

196 dude after the formation of south sudan

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