How Many Countries Are There In The World? Are There Places That Doesn’t Fall Under Any Country?

The video explores the varying number of countries in the world, which can range from 195 recognized by the UN to 247 when including territories and disputed regions. It discusses the criteria for defining a country, including UN recognition and sovereignty. The video also highlights specific cases like Taiwan and disputed territories such as Beer Tawil. It concludes with the complexities of defining countries and the ongoing debate over these definitions.

Discuss the case of Taiwan and its status as a country according to the text.

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