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December 2007 From a list of the best and worst places to live to a new cobra in Kenya, we’re bringing you the latest news from around the globe. In This Edition • UN Ranks Best, Worst Countries • Photos: Bethlehem Reborn • #1 Wallpaper • Largest Spitting Cobra Found Photo of the Day See Photo Download Wallpaper
True or false? The UN has more than 175 member countries. (See below.) Photos: UN Rates Best, Worst Countries Find out which countries took top honors in the UN’s new list of the most desirable countries to live in, see how the U.S. fared, and learn which places need the most improvement. Pictures: The New Face of Bethlehem Get an inside look at Christ’s birthplace transformed: a seething cauldron of political and religious turmoil, isolated within a massive concrete barricade. Most Wanted Wallpaper See Full Photo. Relax with a whale off the coast of South Africa in this month’s best wallpaper. Experience the Southwest Sweepstakes Enter to win a 2008 National Geographic Expedition trip to Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks. The grand-prize winner and a guest will enjoy eight days in the splendor of the Southwest. News by National Geographic: Daily Stories and Photos Photos: New Indian Law Pits Tigers Against Tribes A polarizing Indian law protecting the rights of forest-dwelling tribes has raised the ire of conservationists concerned over the country’s dwindling tiger population. Largest Spitting Cobra Identified in Africa The Ashe’s spitting cobra—at more than nine feet (three meters) long—is likely the world’s most venomous cobra. Map of the Month First "America" Map to Be Displayed Its eerie accuracy remains one of history’s greatest mysteries. See the strange 1507 map that first used the name "America," soon going on exhibit at the U.S. Library of Congress. Photo Quiz See Photo for Answer. Scientists are "shocking" bleached coral reefs near this tropical island to bring them back to life. So where is it? • Hawaii • Bali • Jamaica More to Explore National Geographic Adventure Magazine Top Destinations of 2008 Rated Whether you’re looking for mountain treks, unspoiled beaches, or wild road trips for your next vacation, the editors of Adventure magazine have you covered with their 2008 vacation guide. National Geographic Digital Media Prehistoric World Interactive Explore a new time line tracking the development of Earth—from its first rocks to its first fish, and on to the rise and fall of dinos and the age of mammals.	Best Price Online Subscribe to National Geographic magazine online and get our best price.
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Answer: True. The United Nations currently has 192 member countries, according to the latest figures from its Web site.
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