The 15 Countries People Think Are FAKE

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Summary by Krater

This video examines 15 awkward and controversial places around the world that function as countries but have limited international recognition due to geopolitical reasons.

From the video

Answers: How many countries are there in the world and why is the number disputed?

Geopolitics
International recognition
Disputed territories
Sovereignty
United Nations member states

What it concludes

Counting the number of countries in the world depends heavily on political recognition and disputes over sovereignty.
Bhutan is the only country in the world that does not recognize either the PRC or the ROC.
Somaliland is the least-recognized country on the planet that is still functionally a country.
Counting countries is complicated because statehood and international recognition constantly shift.

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