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The ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), established in 1994, fosters dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues among 27 members, promoting peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Centrally planned economies, once widespread among Communist states, are now limited to North Korea, Cuba, and partially China, with most nations transitioning to market-oriented systems. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
The Group of 77 (G-77), formed in 1964, unites developing countries to promote economic cooperation, equitable trade, and collective negotiation in global forums. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Location: East Asia Official name: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1948 / 1953 Capital city: Pyongyang Population: 24 million / 516 people per sq mile (199 people per sq km) Total land area: 46,540 square miles (120,540 square km) Language(s) spoken: Korean (official language) Main …