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Countries and dependencies of the world in alphabetical order from A to Z and by letter, showing current population estimates for 2016, density, and land area.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of the countries of the world. ( See also geography and government .)
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, states with limited recognition, constituent country, or a dependent territory.
List of countries. This is a list of sovereign states. Disputed countries are listed at the bottom. Contents: Top – 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Each country profile contains links to and information about important official websites of a country/territory, geographic information, maps, the national flag, history, culture and tourist destinations.
COUNTRY definition: 1. an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.: 2. all the people who live in a…. Learn more.
Although there isn’t universal agreement on the question of what qualifies as a “country,” it is generally accepted that in order to be a country, a state must be a sovereign unit that has a permanent population, defined territorial boundaries, a government, and the ability to enter into agreements with other states.
A country is a distinct territory with defined borders, boundaries, people and government. Most countries are sovereign states while others make up one part of a larger state. The people that live in a country are referred to as a nation. The government that runs the country is called the state.
The World Factbook Explore All Countries. 261 Countries. Clear Filters
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