How Many Countries Does the World Have?

The answer isn't that simple because it depends on who's doing the counting.

Geography How Many Countries Does the World Have? The answer isn't that simple because it depends on who's doing the counting. The United Nations, for example, recognizes more than 240 countries and territories. The United States, however, officially recognizes fewer than 200 nations. But why? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE The World's Newest Countries Since 1990 An A to Z List of Countries That No Longer Exist Why There Are Billions of Feral Rabbits in Australia You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.