Understanding Countries and Their Recognition

The video explores the complexity of defining and counting countries, highlighting historical contexts, UN recognition, and disputed territories. It discusses the Montevideo Convention's criteria for statehood and the existence of micronations. The video concludes that the number of countries depends on recognition and emphasizes the growing interconnectedness of the world, making the question of how many countries there are increasingly complex and less relevant.

Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having visited every country in the world?

• Egyptians

• Iranians

• Greeks

• Romans

What is the number of countries recognized by the United Nations?

• 208

• 200

• 195

• 193

Why is Taiwan not considered a country by the UN?

• It has no permanent population

• It has no defined territory

• It is claimed by China

• It lacks a government

Which country is not recognized by 28 UN countries?

• Cyprus

• Armenia

• North Korea

• Israel

What is the main reason some regions cannot become sovereign countries?

• Need permission from host countries

• Lack of a permanent population

• Lack of international recognition

• Lack of a defined territory

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for statehood according to the Montevideo Convention?

• Capacity to enter into relations with other states

• A defined territory

• A national anthem

• A permanent population

What is a micronation?

• A territory with disputed borders

• A region with a large population

• A small country recognized by the UN

• A self-declared entity with no recognition

Which micronation is mentioned as being located on a disused naval fort?

• Sealand

• Ronda

• Leonian Utopia

• West Arctica

What ultimately determines if a country is recognized as a country?

• Its cultural influence

• Its economic power

• Recognition by other countries

• Its military strength

What is the estimated number of countries in the world according to the video?

• 150

• 200ish

• 250

• 300