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How many countries are in Asia, according to the UN?
The answer
48 countries
Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao are listed separately from the 48.
Source: How many countries in Asia – Worldometer
Sent in by Michiel
Asked in Plain #27 on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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