There are 206 Nations participating in Rio Olympics 2016 but there are only 196 countries in the world according to UN Hows that possible
The 2016 Rio Olympics featured 206 nations participating, while the United Nations recognizes only 196 countries in the world. This discrepancy is due to the inclusion of several non-sovereign entities in the Olympics, such as:
- Chinese Taipei: A self-governing island recognized as part of China by most countries. - Hong Kong: A semi-autonomous region of China. - Kosovo: A partially recognized state that declared independence from Serbia in 2008. - Palestine: Claims sovereignty over territories occupied by Israel, but its statehood is disputed. - Team GB: A composite team representing the United Kingdom and British overseas territories.
These non-sovereign entities are allowed to compete in the Olympics under their own flags and anthems, giving the impression of greater global participation. However, they do not have the same level of political recognition as sovereign nations.
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