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Map showing all the countries in the World.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are many countries or regions that are partially recognized by the UN<\/a>, have disputes regarding their existence, or are dependent on other territories. That is why it is difficult to come to a definite number. In this article,\u00a0 we will learn how many countries are there, the biggest and smallest countries in the world, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Many Countries Are There?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As of 2024, there are 195 countries in the world<\/strong>, including 193 UN member States and 02 non-member observer states, the Vatican (the Holy State)<\/a> and the State of Palestine<\/a>. <\/span>To reach a final number of countries in the world, the UN is a reliable source, because there is a specific process for becoming its member. The process is again time-tested, proven, and democratic.<\/span><\/p>\n

A country first has to apply for membership to be a part of the United Nations. The membership application is then assessed and voted in. The 5 permanent member countries of the United Nations ( USA<\/a>, China<\/a>, France<\/a>, Russia<\/a>, and the UK<\/a>) have to approve a country to become a member.<\/span><\/p>\n

Largest Country in the World<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering about 17.1 million square kilometers across Eastern Europe<\/a> and northern Asia. It borders 16 other countries and has many different climates, from the cold Arctic in Siberia to warmer areas in the West. With about 146 million people, Russia is huge and has lots of natural resources like oil, natural gas, and minerals. Moscow, the capital, is the center of politics and culture, while cities like Saint Petersburg and Novosibirsk are also important.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smallest Country in the World<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, which is only about 44 hectares (110 acres) in size. It is located within the city of Rome, Italy<\/a>, and has a population of around 800 people, though not all are citizens. Vatican City is governed by the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Despite its small size, it is very important both religiously and culturally as the center of the Roman Catholic Church.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of the Countries:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Afghanistan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Albania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Algeria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Andorra<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Angola<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Argentina<\/strong><\/li>\n
  8. Armenia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  9. Australia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  10. Austria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  11. Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  12. Bahamas<\/strong><\/li>\n
  13. Bahrain<\/strong><\/li>\n
  14. Bangladesh<\/strong><\/li>\n
  15. Barbados<\/strong><\/li>\n
  16. Belarus<\/strong><\/li>\n
  17. Belgium<\/strong><\/li>\n
  18. Belize<\/strong><\/li>\n
  19. Benin<\/strong><\/li>\n
  20. Bhutan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  21. Bolivia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  22. Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/strong><\/li>\n
  23. Botswana<\/strong><\/li>\n
  24. Brazil<\/strong><\/li>\n
  25. Brunei<\/strong><\/li>\n
  26. Bulgaria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  27. Burkina Faso<\/strong><\/li>\n
  28. Burundi<\/strong><\/li>\n
  29. Cabo Verde<\/strong><\/li>\n
  30. Cambodia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  31. Cameroon<\/strong><\/li>\n
  32. Canada<\/strong><\/li>\n
  33. Central African Republic<\/strong><\/li>\n
  34. Chad<\/strong><\/li>\n
  35. Chile<\/strong><\/li>\n
  36. China<\/strong><\/li>\n
  37. Colombia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  38. Comoros<\/strong><\/li>\n
  39. Congo<\/strong><\/li>\n
  40. Costa Rica<\/strong><\/li>\n
  41. C\u00f4te d’Ivoire<\/strong><\/li>\n
  42. Croatia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  43. Cuba<\/strong><\/li>\n
  44. Cyprus<\/strong><\/li>\n
  45. Czechia (Czech Republic)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  46. Denmark<\/strong><\/li>\n
  47. Djibouti<\/strong><\/li>\n
  48. Dominica<\/strong><\/li>\n
  49. Dominican Republic<\/strong><\/li>\n
  50. DR Congo<\/strong><\/li>\n
  51. Ecuador<\/strong><\/li>\n
  52. Egypt<\/strong><\/li>\n
  53. El Salvador<\/strong><\/li>\n
  54. Equatorial Guinea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  55. Eritrea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  56. Estonia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  57. Eswatini<\/strong><\/li>\n
  58. Ethiopia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  59. Fiji<\/strong><\/li>\n
  60. Finland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  61. France<\/strong><\/li>\n
  62. Gabon<\/strong><\/li>\n
  63. The Gambia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  64. Georgia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  65. Germany<\/strong><\/li>\n
  66. Ghana<\/strong><\/li>\n
  67. Greece<\/strong><\/li>\n
  68. Grenada<\/strong><\/li>\n
  69. Guatemala<\/strong><\/li>\n
  70. Guinea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  71. Guinea-Bissau<\/strong><\/li>\n
  72. Guyana<\/strong><\/li>\n
  73. Haiti<\/strong><\/li>\n
  74. Holy See (The Vatican)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  75. Honduras<\/strong><\/li>\n
  76. Hungary<\/strong><\/li>\n
  77. Iceland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  78. India<\/strong><\/li>\n
  79. Indonesia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  80. Iran<\/strong><\/li>\n
  81. Iraq<\/strong><\/li>\n
  82. Ireland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  83. Israel<\/strong><\/li>\n
  84. Italy<\/strong><\/li>\n
  85. Jamaica<\/strong><\/li>\n
  86. Japan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  87. Jordan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  88. Kazakhstan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  89. Kenya<\/strong><\/li>\n
  90. Kiribati<\/strong><\/li>\n
  91. Kuwait<\/strong><\/li>\n
  92. Kyrgyzstan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  93. Laos<\/strong><\/li>\n
  94. Latvia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  95. Lebanon<\/strong><\/li>\n
  96. Lesotho<\/strong><\/li>\n
  97. Liberia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  98. Libya<\/strong><\/li>\n
  99. Liechtenstein<\/strong><\/li>\n
  100. Lithuania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  101. Luxembourg<\/strong><\/li>\n
  102. Madagascar<\/strong><\/li>\n
  103. Malawi<\/strong><\/li>\n
  104. Malaysia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  105. Maldives<\/strong><\/li>\n
  106. Mali<\/strong><\/li>\n
  107. Malta<\/strong><\/li>\n
  108. Marshall Islands<\/strong><\/li>\n
  109. Mauritania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  110. Mauritius<\/strong><\/li>\n
  111. Mexico<\/strong><\/li>\n
  112. Micronesia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  113. Moldova<\/strong><\/li>\n
  114. Monaco<\/strong><\/li>\n
  115. Mongolia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  116. Montenegro<\/strong><\/li>\n
  117. Morocco<\/strong><\/li>\n
  118. Mozambique<\/strong><\/li>\n
  119. Myanmar<\/strong><\/li>\n
  120. Namibia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  121. Nauru<\/strong><\/li>\n
  122. Nepal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  123. Netherlands<\/strong><\/li>\n
  124. New Zealand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  125. Nicaragua<\/strong><\/li>\n
  126. Niger<\/strong><\/li>\n
  127. Nigeria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  128. North Korea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  129. North Macedonia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  130. Norway<\/strong><\/li>\n
  131. Oman<\/strong><\/li>\n
  132. Pakistan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  133. Palau<\/strong><\/li>\n
  134. Panama<\/strong><\/li>\n
  135. Papua New Guinea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  136. Paraguay<\/strong><\/li>\n
  137. Peru<\/strong><\/li>\n
  138. Philippines<\/strong><\/li>\n
  139. Poland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  140. Portugal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  141. Qatar<\/strong><\/li>\n
  142. Romania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  143. Russia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  144. Rwanda<\/strong><\/li>\n
  145. Saint Kitts & Nevis<\/strong><\/li>\n
  146. Saint Lucia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  147. Samoa<\/strong><\/li>\n
  148. San Marino<\/strong><\/li>\n
  149. Sao Tome & Principe<\/strong><\/li>\n
  150. Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  151. Senegal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  152. Serbia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  153. Seychelles<\/strong><\/li>\n
  154. Sierra Leone<\/strong><\/li>\n
  155. Singapore<\/strong><\/li>\n
  156. Slovakia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  157. Slovenia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  158. Solomon Islands<\/strong><\/li>\n
  159. Somalia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  160. South Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n
  161. South Korea<\/strong><\/li>\n
  162. South Sudan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  163. Spain<\/strong><\/li>\n
  164. Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/li>\n
  165. St. Vincent & Grenadines<\/strong><\/li>\n
  166. State of Palestine<\/strong><\/li>\n
  167. Sudan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  168. Suriname<\/strong><\/li>\n
  169. Sweden<\/strong><\/li>\n
  170. Switzerland<\/strong><\/li>\n
  171. Syria<\/strong><\/li>\n
  172. Tajikistan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  173. Tanzania<\/strong><\/li>\n
  174. Thailand<\/strong><\/li>\n
  175. Timor-Leste<\/strong><\/li>\n
  176. Togo<\/strong><\/li>\n
  177. Tonga<\/strong><\/li>\n
  178. Trinidad and Tobago<\/strong><\/li>\n
  179. Tunisia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  180. Turkey<\/strong><\/li>\n
  181. Turkmenistan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  182. Tuvalu<\/strong><\/li>\n
  183. Uganda<\/strong><\/li>\n
  184. Ukraine<\/strong><\/li>\n
  185. United Arab Emirates<\/strong><\/li>\n
  186. United Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n
  187. United States of America<\/strong><\/li>\n
  188. Uruguay<\/strong><\/li>\n
  189. Uzbekistan<\/strong><\/li>\n
  190. Vanuatu<\/strong><\/li>\n
  191. Venezuela<\/strong><\/li>\n
  192. Vietnam<\/strong><\/li>\n
  193. Yemen<\/strong><\/li>\n
  194. Zambia<\/strong><\/li>\n
  195. Zimbabwe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Countries as per Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Out of the 195 countries in the world:<\/h4>\n