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How Many Countries Are There in the World in 2019?

Apr 15, 2019 | 10:00 GMT

How many countries are there? The answer isn't as simple as you might think.

How many countries are there? Depending on how you define a country and which set of criteria you apply, that seemingly straightforward question has a number of correct answers.

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The question's simplicity belies the answer's complexity. Stratfor partner Political Geography Now offers an updated look at the number of countries in the world....

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