Distinct region in geography; a broad term that can include political divisions or regions associated with distinct political characteristics
For other uses, see Country (disambiguation).
Map of Europe showing the different countries
In geography and politics, a country is apolitical division. Some of the best-known countries are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. There are 196 of them in the world, or 195 if Taiwan is not counted as a country.[1]
Most countries in the world are sovereign states, meaning they independent of each other. The term is most commonly used as both a state and a nation. 193 of the world’s countries are part of the United Nations, which recognises lots of countries and otherdependent territories.
Montevideo Convention
As defined by Montevideo Convention, a “country” has:
- sovereignty over a geographic area
- a permanent population
- a defined territory
- one government
- enters relations with other states.
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