What is the total number of countries in the world? [#854]

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.

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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.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area, measuring 0.19 square miles. It's located on the western bank of the Tiber River and is surrounded by Italy. Vatican City is also known as the Holy See and is home to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It has a population of around 510 people.

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Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area, measuring 0.19 square miles. It's located on the western bank of the Tiber River and is surrounded by Italy. Vatican City is also known as the Holy See and is home to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. It has a population of around 510 people.

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South Korea holds the distinction of being the first country globally to launch a nationwide 5G mobile network. This significant milestone in telecommunications technology occurred in April 2019, with major South Korean telecom providers like SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus rolling out the services. This early adoption showcased South Korea's leadership in advanced mobile technology and set a precedent for 5G deployment worldwide, providing super-fast connectivity and low latency that underpins various emerging technologies.

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South Korea holds the distinction of being the first country globally to launch a nationwide 5G mobile network. This significant milestone in telecommunications technology occurred in April 2019, with major South Korean telecom providers like SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus rolling out the services. This early adoption showcased South Korea's leadership in advanced mobile technology and set a precedent for 5G deployment worldwide, providing super-fast connectivity and low latency that underpins various emerging technologies.

The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

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The Belgian franc was the currency of the Kingdom of Belgium from 1832 until 2002 when the Euro was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a centiem in Dutch, or centime in French and German.

Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.

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Majuli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest river island. Majuli is not only geographically significant but also culturally rich, known for its Vaishnavite monasteries (satras) and unique cultural traditions. However, it faces a significant threat from erosion.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people and a land area of approximately 110 acres (0.44 square kilometers).

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Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of just over 800 people and a land area of approximately 110 acres (0.44 square kilometers).

Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

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Earth's surface is the boundary between the atmosphere, and the solid Earth and oceans. Defined in this way, Earth's shape is an idealized spheroid – a squashed sphere – with a surface area of about 510 million square km (197 million sq mi).

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five major oceans. It covers an area of about 14,056,000 square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). The Arctic Ocean is also the coldest ocean in the world.

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The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five major oceans. It covers an area of about 14,056,000 square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). The Arctic Ocean is also the coldest ocean in the world.

Jangam and Dawar Aru Nai

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Jangam and Dawar Aru Nai

World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918) was a global conflict fought between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.

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World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918) was a global conflict fought between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Fighting took place throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.