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.

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.

While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.

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While the "Look East Policy" (now Act East Policy) is a national policy of India, Assam, being a northeastern state, plays a crucial role in its implementation, particularly concerning cross-border trade and connectivity. The policy focuses on building stronger economic, cultural, and strategic relationships with Southeast Asian countries. Assam's geographical proximity and cultural links make it a gateway for trade, tourism, and other forms of cooperation with these nations.

Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.

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Assam covers 2.4% of India's total geographical area. Assam is the second largest state in northeastern India by area and the largest in terms of population.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) publishes the World Happiness Report (WHR) annually in partnership with Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the WHR's Editorial Board. The report was launched in 2012 to support the UN's sustainable development goals.

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) publishes the World Happiness Report (WHR) annually in partnership with Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, and the WHR's Editorial Board. The report was launched in 2012 to support the UN's sustainable development goals.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered at the Centre William Rappard (CWR) building in Geneva, Switzerland. The WTO was established in 1995 and is run by its member governments.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered at the Centre William Rappard (CWR) building in Geneva, Switzerland. The WTO was established in 1995 and is run by its member governments.

BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising 7 member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

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BIMSTEC is a regional organization comprising 7 member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

The Emirati Dirham is the official currency of the UAE, abbreviated officially as AED. Unofficial abbreviations include Dh and Dhs. The dirham is subdivided into 100 fils.

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The Emirati Dirham is the official currency of the UAE, abbreviated officially as AED. Unofficial abbreviations include Dh and Dhs. The dirham is subdivided into 100 fils.

World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.

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World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.

According to historical records, the countries considered part of the Axis Group during World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan. The "Axis" refers to the military alliance formed by these three nations, which fought against the Allied Powers in World War II. Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini, and the Empire of Japan. On the other hand, the Allied Powers, which included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and later the United States, fought against the Axis.

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According to historical records, the countries considered part of the Axis Group during World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan. The "Axis" refers to the military alliance formed by these three nations, which fought against the Allied Powers in World War II. Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini, and the Empire of Japan. On the other hand, the Allied Powers, which included Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and later the United States, fought against the Axis.

Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam, which is the largest river islands in the world. It had an area of 1,255 square kilometres (485 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014.

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Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra River, Assam, which is the largest river islands in the world. It had an area of 1,255 square kilometres (485 sq mi) at the beginning of the 20th century, but having lost significantly to erosion it covers 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) as at 2014.