GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
How Many Countries Are There in the World in 2017?
Jun 28, 2017 | 15:06 GMT

The numbers can vary widely depending on how broad the definition of a country is.
Editor's Note
This Partner Perspective, first published in 2011, was updated in June 2017. With the permission of Political Geography Now, we have also included supplementary graphics and photographs curated by Stratfor's Creative Department. Interested in learning more about the countries listed below? Visit our Regions page.
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