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A single question -- how many countries are there in the world today? -- has six possible answers, depending on whom you ask.

The question's simplicity belies the answer's complexity. Political Geography Now offers an updated look at the number of countries in the world today, by a few different measures.

How Many Countries Are There in the World in 2018?

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Sub-Saharan Africa

Americas

Asia-Pacific

Europe

Eurasia

Middle East and North Africa

South Asia

The question's simplicity belies the answer's complexity. Political Geography Now offers an updated look at the number of countries in the world today, by a few different measures. 

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How Many Countries Are There in the World in 2018?

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