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This is an alphabetically ordered list of the countries of the world. ( See also geography and government .)
Countries and dependencies of the world in alphabetical order from A to Z and by letter, showing current population estimates for 2016, density, and land area.
There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.
Today, there are 197 countries in the world. Here you can see the most up-to-date alphabetical list of all countries from A to Z.
Alphabetical list of all countries in the world in English and French. Find country profiles for each country, with links and information about a nation.
This is a list of sovereign states. Disputed countries are listed at the bottom.
Countries of the World. Although there isn’t universal agreement on the question of what qualifies as a “country,” it is generally accepted that in order to be a country, a state must be a sovereign unit that has a permanent population, defined territorial boundaries, a government, and the ability to enter into agreements with other states.
Complete list of Countries, their Dialing Codes, ISO Codes, Flags, GDP, and Population.
Explore the essential details of all countries, covering history, people, government, and more in The World Factbook.
The United Nations includes 193 member countries and 2 recognized independent nations (Vatican City and Palestine). See a list of countries here, or visit our country portal here.
