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list of countries. Written and fact-checked by. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, states with limited recognition, constituent country, or a dependent territory.
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.
1. : an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region. miles of open country. 2. a. : the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship. left their country for America. b. : a political state or nation or its territory. the country of Italy. 3. a. : the people of a state or district : populace.
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.
noun. a territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc. an area of land distinguished by its political autonomy; state. the people of a territory or state. the whole country rebelled.
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.
A country is a distinct territory with defined borders, boundaries, people and government. Most countries are sovereign states while others make up one part of a larger state. The people that live in a country are referred to as a nation. The government that runs the country is called the state.
Places sometimes considered countries, but not actual countries according to international law. Dependent territories.
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. Find out how many countries there are.
