How many countries are there in the world. In September 2021, there are 195 recognized sovereign countries in the world. This number may vary slightly depending on political situations and international recognition. Please note that changes such as the creation of new countries or changes in geopolitical status may occur after my knowledge cutoff.
Classification of regions:
There are total 7 regions in the world and a list of all region are given below
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Oceania (sometimes referred to as Australia/Oceania)
- Antarctica
Africa
Africa is a vast and diverse region, both in terms of its physical geography and its cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. It is the second-largest continent in the world, covering about 30.37 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles) or approximately 20% of the Earth’s land area.
Asia
Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world, covering approximately 44.58 million square kilometers (17.2 million square miles) or about 30% of the Earth’s land area. It is home to a diverse range of countries, cultures, landscapes, and histories.
Europe
Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Europe is the second-smallest continent by land area, covering approximately 10.18 million square kilometers (3.93 million square miles), or about 6.8% of the Earth’s land area.
North America
North America is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the south. North America is the third-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 24.71 million square kilometers (9.54 million square miles), or about 16.5% of the Earth’s land area.
South America
South America is a continent located entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. South America is the fourth-largest continent by land area, covering approximately 17.84 million square kilometers (6.89 million square miles), or about 12% of the Earth’s land area.
Oceania (sometimes referred to as Australia/Oceania)
Oceania, sometimes referred to as Australia/Oceania, is a region that encompasses the islands of the Pacific Ocean. It is the smallest continent by land area and consists of thousands of islands, including the continent of Australia, the islands of New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific island groups of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia.
Antarctica
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth, located almost entirely within the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean. It is considered a polar desert and is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on the planet. Antarctica is unique in that it has no permanent human population and is primarily used for scientific research and exploration.
A-Z list of Countries and Regions in the World
| Countries name | Countries name | Countries name |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Albania | Algeria |
| Andorra | Angola | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Argentina | Armenia | Australia |
| Austria | Azerbaijan | Bahamas |
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Barbados |
| Belarus | Belgium | Belize |
| Benin | Bhutan | Bolivia |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Botswana | Brazil |
| Brunei | Bulgaria | Burkina Faso |
| Burundi | Cabo Verde | Cambodia |
| Cameroon | Canada | Central African Republic |
| Chad | Chile | China |
| Colombia | Comoros | Congo |
| Costa Rica | Croatia | Cuba |
| Cyprus | Czech Republic | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Denmark | Djibouti | Dominica |
| Dominican Republic | East Timor | Ecuador |
| Egypt | El Salvador | Equatorial Guinea |
| Eritrea | Estonia | Eswatini |
| Ethiopia | Fiji | Finland |
| France | Gabon | Gambia |
| Georgia | Germany | Ghana |
| Greece | Grenada | Guatemala |
| Guinea | Guinea-Bissau | Guyana |
| Haiti | Honduras | Hungary |
| Iceland | India | Indonesia |
| Iran | Iraq | Ireland |
| Israel | Italy | Ivory Coast |
| Jamaica | Japan | Jordan |
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