How many democratic countries are there in the world?
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Remember when counting, that a Republic (like the US) isn't technically a democracy. A democracy has the people directly deciding issues. A republic has some subset of the people picking other people who make all the decisions. \n\nThis would be a very different country if the actual majority of voting people made the decisions directly, rather than electing legislators. If you don't believe that, look at how many times in the recent past presidents have been elected without having a majority of the popular vote, but rather because of the way the electoral college works.
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32 Countries in 8 Groups\n\nCosta Rica\nEcuador\nGermany\nPoland\n\nEngland\nParaguay\nSweden\nTrinidad & Tobago\n\nArgentina\nIvory Coast\nNetherlands\nSerbia & Montenegro \n\nAngola\nIran\nMexico\nPortugal \n\nCzech Republic\nGhana\nItaly\nUnited States \n\nAustralia\nBrazil\nCroatia\nJapan \n\nFrance\nSouth Korea\nSwitzerland\nTogo\n\nSaudi Arabia\nSpain\nTunisia\nUkraine
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6.25 billion people!!!\n\n5.05 billion lives in undeveloped countries.
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There are about 192 countries in the world (but obviously some countries are disputed, and parts of a country are breaking off etc.)\n\nThe largest country by area is Russia and the largest country by population is China.\n\nThe smallest country by area and population is the Vatican City (Holy See) a small country which is more like a city in the middle of Rome.  But none the less, it is an independent state.
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By Most Accounts, 193 is the Correct Answer\n\nA very frequent geographical question is "How many countries are in the world?." Different numbers pop up when one inquires or reads about the number of countries in the world. Each source you use often yields a different answer.\nUnited Nations\n\nThere are 191 members of the United Nations. Unfortunately, the number 191 is too often used to represent the number of countries in the world. Although this number represents almost all of the countries in the world, there is still one country (the Vatican City) that is independent and has chosen not to become a member of the U.N.\n\nU.S. Department of State\n\nThe United States' State Department recognizes 192 independent countries around the world. \n\nTheir list of 192 countries reflects the political agenda of the United States of America and its allies. Missing from the State Department's list is one entity that may or may not be considered a country, depending on who you talk to.\nThe One Outsider\n\nTaiwan meets most of the requirements of independent country or state status. However, due to political reasons, it fails to be recognized by the United States and much of the rest of the world.\n\nTaiwan was actually a member of the United Nations (and even the Security Council) until 1971, when mainland China replaced Taiwan in the organization. Taiwan continues to press for full recognition by other countries, to become "part of the club" and fully recognized worldwide but China claims that Taiwan is simply a province of China.\n\nThus...\n\nYour Guide considers there to be 193 countries, which is probably the best current answer to the question, "How many countries are in the world?" unless Taiwan is officially absorbed into China at some point, in which case the answer would be 192.\n\nHowever...\n\nRecognize that there are dozens of territories and colonies that are sometimes erroneously called "countries" but don't count at all - they're governed by other countries. Places commonly confused as being countries include Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England - sorry folks, they're not countries, states, or nation-states).
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The UN has 192 member states.
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Yes, that's true. There are currently 207 countries in the FIFA, but only 191 in the United Nations.
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There are 192 countries in the world.  All of which meet eight criteria.\n\nTaiwan meets most, but not all of the requirements of independent country or state status. However, due to political reasons, it fails to be recognized by the United States and much of the rest of the world. If it were recognized, it would be considered a country. \n\nThis would bring the total to 193.
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By Most Accounts, 193 is the Correct Answer\nA very frequent geographical question is "How many countries are in the world?." Different numbers pop up when one inquires or reads about the number of countries in the world. Each source you use often yields a different answer.
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I am Jordanian,, and I live in my beloved country,, to some extends and comparing with other countries in the middle east, yes Jordan is a democratic country:)
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There are 7.\nAntarctica, North America, Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, South America
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There are 25, though as of 1st January there will be 27 when Romania and Bulgaria join.  This is the maximum there can be until some sort of treaty is formed.  Other possible entries in the future are Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, Turkey and Ukraine.  Interesting fact, Morocco tried to join, but they were told that they weren't European.
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Dear Friend,\n\nPlease see:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchies#Current_nation_monarchies\n\nThere are 44 active countries which are one or another form of monarchy.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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I really don't know bcause there r many country's in the 192 counrties of the world.
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Well, the political system of the Unted States does have some democratic features, however, it is far from a true democracy. Speaking about the actual system, not just the abuse of power occuring as of late. \n\nAnd bucksrams, thanks for the good laugh. \n\nIn all seriousness, Switzerland is probably the country that resembles a democracy the most in the world of today.
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I honestly believe that democracy does not work in all parts of the world. China would fail if democracy ever happened there. China is a country that has deep traditions, and for that reason China will never be a democracy. On top of that they saw what democracy did for Russia.
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193 Countries in the world.  There are colonies and territories that may be incorrectly noted as countries, but they are not independent intities. \n\nRead more at the link below.