COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD 🌍
The world is made up of 195 countries, each unique in its geography, culture, history, language, and government. These countries together form the international community that we live in today.
🌐 What is a Country?
A country is a distinct territory with its own government, laws, and boundaries. It is recognised by other nations and is often a member of international organisations like the United Nations (UN).
🧭 How Many Countries Are There?
As of now, there are:
195 countries in the world
193 are member states of the United Nations
2 are observer states: the Vatican City and Palestine
🗺️ Continents and Countries
The world is divided into 7 continents, and each continent contains a group of countries:
1. Asia – Largest continent; countries like India, China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
2. Africa – Second-largest; known for cultural and wildlife diversity. Countries include Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya.
3. Europe – Known for ancient history and modern cities. Countries include France, Germany, Italy.
4. North America – Includes the USA, Canada, Mexico, etc.
5. South America – Home to the Amazon rainforest. Countries include Brazil, Argentina, Peru.
6. Australia (Oceania) – Smallest continent; includes Australia, New Zealand, and island nations like Fiji.
7. Antarctica – No countries, but many nations have research stations here.
🌏 Diversity Around the World
Each country has its own:
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National language (e.g., Hindi in India, French in France)
Currency (e.g., Rupee, Dollar, Euro)
Culture and traditions
Form of government (democracy, monarchy, republic, etc.)
🕊️ Importance of Global Unity
Although we are divided into countries, we share one planet. Organisations like the UN, WHO, and UNESCO help countries work together for peace, health, education, and development.
🌟 Fun Facts:
Smallest country: Vatican City
Largest country: Russia
Most populated country: India (as of 2023)
Newest country: South Sudan (formed in 2011)
The study of countries helps us understand different lifestyles, values, and perspectives. It promotes respect for other cultures and the idea that we are all part of one global family. 🌍
Here's a continent-wise breakdown of the 195 countries (193 UN member states + 2 observer states), keeping in mind that some countries are transcontinental or have territories associated with other continents.
Africa (54 Countries)
* Algeria
* Angola
* Benin
* Botswana
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cabo Verde
* Cameroon
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Congo (Republic of the)
* Côte d'Ivoire
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Djibouti
* Egypt (partially in Asia)
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Eswatini
* Ethiopia
* Gabon
* Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guinea-Bissau
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* Sao Tome and Principe
* Senegal
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Somalia
* South Africa
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania, United Republic of
* Togo
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe
Asia (48 Countries)
* Afghanistan
* Armenia (transcontinental, often listed in
Europe)
* Azerbaijan (transcontinental, often listed in
Europe)
* Bahrain
* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* Brunei Darussalam
* Cambodia
* China
* Cyprus (geographically Asian, culturally
European)
* East Timor (Timor-Leste)
* Egypt (partially in Africa)
* Georgia (transcontinental, often listed in
Europe)
* India
* Indonesia
* Iran (Islamic Republic of)
* Iraq
* Israel
* Japan
* Jordan
* Kazakhstan (transcontinental)
* Kuwait
* Kyrgyzstan
* Lao People's Democratic Republic
* Lebanon
* Malaysia
* Maldives
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Nepal
* North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of
Korea)
* Oman
* Pakistan
* Palestine, State of (Observer State)
* Philippines
* Qatar
* Republic of Korea (South Korea)
* Russian Federation (transcontinental, generally
considered European)
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* Sri Lanka
* Syrian Arab Republic
* Tajikistan
* Thailand
* Turkey (transcontinental, often listed in Europe)
* Turkmenistan
* United Arab Emirates
* Uzbekistan
* Viet Nam
* Yemen
Europe (44 Countries)
* Albania
* Andorra
* Armenia (transcontinental, often listed in Asia)
* Austria
* Azerbaijan (transcontinental, often listed in
Asia)
* Belarus
* Belgium
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Bulgaria
* Croatia
* Cyprus (geographically Asian, culturally
European)
* Czechia (Czech Republic)
* Denmark
* Estonia
* Finland
* France
* Georgia (transcontinental, often listed in Asia)
* Germany
* Greece
* Holy See (Vatican City) (Observer State)
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Ireland
* Italy
* Latvia
* Liechtenstein
* Lithuania
* Luxembourg
* Malta
* Republic of Moldova
* Monaco
* Montenegro
* Netherlands
* North Macedonia
* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Romania
* Russian Federation (transcontinental, generally
considered European)
* San Marino
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Turkey (transcontinental, often listed in Asia)
* Ukraine
* United Kingdom
North America (23 Countries)
* Antigua and Barbuda
* Bahamas
* Barbados
* Belize
* Canada
* Costa Rica
* Cuba
* Dominica
* Dominican Republic
* El Salvador
* Grenada
* Guatemala
* Haiti
* Honduras
* Jamaica
* Mexico
* Nicaragua
* Panama
* Saint Kitts and Nevis
* Saint Lucia
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
* Trinidad and Tobago
* United States of America
South America (12 Countries)
* Argentina
* Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
* Brazil
* Chile
* Colombia
* Ecuador
* Guyana
* Paraguay
* Peru
* Suriname
* Uruguay
* Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Oceania (14 Countries)
* Australia
* Fiji
* Kiribati
* Marshall Islands
* Micronesia (Federated States of)
* Nauru
* New Zealand
* Palau
* Papua New Guinea
* Samoa
* Solomon Islands
* Tonga
* Tuvalu
* Vanuatu
Antarctica
There are no independent countries on the continent of Antarctica. Several countries have territorial claims, but these are not universally recognized and the continent is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System.
