Currently, how many independent, sovereign countries are there in the world?
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ANSWERS: 3
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According to the United States Department of State, as of January 2005, there are a total of 192 independent states in the world. A listing of all these countries can be found at http://www.state.gov/s/inr/rls/4250.htm.
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There are 193 recognised countries in the world - the American State department only lists 192 because they accept China's annexation of Taiwan (due to political and economic reasons). Many believe that Taiwan should be considered an independent country.
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There are 192 members of the United Nations. The Vatican is not a member but is a soveriegn state so the actual number is 193.
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