Country directory

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About this directory

This directory lists every published country and territory with its ISO codes, calling code, currency, and region. Use it as a single source for country facts and to navigate to any country's full reference page.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries are there?

The number depends on how you count, but the ISO 3166-1 standard recognizes around 249 country and territory codes, including about 195 widely recognized sovereign states. This directory follows the published ISO list.

What is the difference between a country and a territory?

A country is a sovereign state, while a territory is a region administered by another country. Both appear in ISO 3166-1, which is why this directory lists them together, each with its own codes.

How are countries grouped into regions here?

Countries are grouped into five geographic regions — Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa, and Oceania — following common geographic convention. Each region page lists its countries with links to their full references.