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.

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.

Myanmar is formerly known as Burma, and its official currency is called the Myanmar Kyat (MMK). The kyat was initially derived from the ancient Burmese unit of measurement known as the kyattha, which was equivalent to 16.3 grammes of silver. One kyat is equal to one hundred pyas (also written as pyat).

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Myanmar is formerly known as Burma, and its official currency is called the Myanmar Kyat (MMK). The kyat was initially derived from the ancient Burmese unit of measurement known as the kyattha, which was equivalent to 16.3 grammes of silver. One kyat is equal to one hundred pyas (also written as pyat).

The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

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The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

For a clear vision, the image must be on the retina. The image distance is therefore fixed for clear vision and it equals the distance of retina from eye lens. It is about 25 cm for a grown up person. A person can theoretically have clear vision of an object situated at any large distance from the eye.

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For a clear vision, the image must be on the retina. The image distance is therefore fixed for clear vision and it equals the distance of retina from eye lens. It is about 25 cm for a grown up person. A person can theoretically have clear vision of an object situated at any large distance from the eye.

Antarctic

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Antarctic

Sarthebari is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of bell metal craft. Artisans in Sarthebari create a wide range of utensils and decorative items using a unique technique passed down through generations.

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Sarthebari is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of bell metal craft. Artisans in Sarthebari create a wide range of utensils and decorative items using a unique technique passed down through generations.

The World War II (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) began in Europe, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3.

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The World War II (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) began in Europe, when Germany invaded Poland. Great Britain and France responded by declaring war on Germany on September 3.

Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

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Bakhtiar Khilji's invasion of Assam took place in 1206 CE. This invasion, though initially successful in some areas, ultimately ended in failure for Khilji and his forces. He was defeated and forced to retreat.

Japan

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Japan

Australia and Europe

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Australia and Europe