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1.As recently as the 1940s, the world contained only about ________ states, but

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Question

1.As recently as the 1940s, the world contained only about ________ states, but by 2011 there were ________ members of the United Nations.

2. Most governments in the world today consider China (officially, the People's Republic of China) and Taiwan (officially, the Republic of China) as one and the same sovereign state.

3.Which type of state usually has the most coherence?

4.The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea allows coastal states, including island nations, to claim up to 400 nautical miles of the ocean off their shores as an Exclusive Economic Zone.

A 30; 70 B 40; 121 C 50; 193 D 60; 169 E 70; 108

Explanation / Answer

1. As recently as the 1940s, the world contained only about 50 states, but by 2011 there were 193 members of the United Nations.

2. TRUE. Most people consider China and Taiwan as the same.

3. Compact States (A) has the most coherence.

4. FALSE. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea allows coastal areas to claim upto 400 nautical miles of the ocean off their shores as an Exclusive Economic Zone.