How Many Countries Are Recognized By The United States?

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 The United States recognizes 195 countries.

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A country must usually meet certain basic criteria before it can be recognized as a sovereign state.

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 The United States and United Nations sometimes have disagreements on what countries should be recognized as sovereign states.

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Recognition by the U.S. is crucial for entities wishing to achieve independence in practical terms.

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 Even though the U.S. may not recognize certain entities as independent countries, it may still provide assistance to such entities, as is the case with Taiwan.

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The Criteria For Becoming A Sovereign State

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Most experts on international law would agree that there are certain basic criteria that a country must meet in order for it to be recognized by other governments or the UN as a sovereign state. 

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The Power Of The US To Determine A Country’s Sovereignty

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One exceptional case of a country that has recently managed to receive international recognition of its independence without the consent of the authority from which it tried to break away is Kosovo. 

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Countries Seeking Independence Without US Support

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There are several other entities like Palestine in the world that have proclaimed independence, but because their independence is not sanctioned or supported by the US, they cannot achieve practical sovereignty. 

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