THE NORTH Atlantic Treaty Organization was established in 1949 and has since become one of the strongest international military alliances in the world.
As of November 2022, there are 30 independent member countries, and many want to know who they are.
The 30 independent NATO countries include:
In July 2022, NATO invited Finland and Sweden to join, but it is unclear when their applications will be approved.
The members of NATO swear to back each other if one of them is attacked.