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The Group of 10 (G-10), formed in 1962, unites major economies to coordinate credit policy and support the IMF, serving as an informal global financial steering group. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 20 (G-20), founded in 1999, unites major economies to discuss and address global economic stability, growth, and development challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 7 (G-7), formed in 1985, unites major noncommunist economies—including the U.S., Japan, and Germany—to coordinate on global economic and political issues. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 8 (G-8), formed in 1975, unites major developed nations and the EU to coordinate economic policies, address global issues, and foster international cooperation. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: Southern Europe Official name: Italian Republic Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1861 / 1947 Capital city: Rome Population: 60.1 million / 529 people per sq mile (204 people per sq km) Total land area: 116,305 square miles (301,230 square km) Language(s) spoken: Italian (official language), German, French, Rhaeto-Romanic, Sardinian …
NATO – A military alliance formed in 1949 included the United States, Canada, many European nations, and Turkey.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The Central American Integration System (SICA) was established on 13 December 1991 (operational from 1 February 1993) to strengthen democracy and set up a new regional security model to promote freedom.