How many countries are there in the world?

List of countries in the world: The world is home to 195 countries, including 193 United Nations member states and two non-member observer states—Vatican City and Palestine. These nations are distributed across various continents, with Africa hosting 54 countries, Asia 48, Europe 44, Latin America and the Caribbean 33, Oceania 14, and Northern America 2. In this article, we will look at the list of countries and their capitals.

List of countries and their capitals

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10 Interesting Facts About Different Countries

• Brazil is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering about 60% of the country's territory.
• Australia is the only country that is also a continent.
• Iceland, the "Land of Fire and Ice" does not have a standing army and is considered one of the most peaceful countries in the world. 
• Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world. 
• Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
• Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world, stretching over 202,080 kilometres (125,567 miles).
• Norway is the birthplace of the Nobel Peace Prize.
• India is the world's largest democracy and the second-most populous country.
• South Africa is home to the "Big Five" animals: lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, leopards, and buffalos. 
• Italy is home to the Colosseum, an ancient amphitheatre in Rome that was used for gladiatorial contests and other public spectacles.

DISCLAIMER: The World's Map has been updated in this article.