Counting Countries Visited

So you have visited a lot of countries... There are people that count, there are organizations that have created some rules and guidelines, there is even a few champion long term travelers. There is also a club

Related > List of Long Term Travelers

Here is a way to count then make a map:
http://www.world66.com/myworld66/visitedCountries

Not sure 629 Geographical Area as he is defining different than just countries. January 2008
Charles A Veley may be the most traveled man on the planet, as best I understand he has this site:
BROKE URL Mosttraveledpeople.com

Standards or rules:
http://mosttraveledpeople.com/Standards.cfm

 This link is not so trustworthy, if it breaks, go to his site and look for Standards.

Club of people who have visited 100 countries.
Travelerscenturyclub.org

This list is interesting, however I would vote they also look at continuous travel and conditions.

I have made a Three Month Rule, stating it you stop in one city more than three months you have stopped traveling.
Three Month Rule

WHAT IS COUNTRY?
CIA Factbook
- List of Countries on the planet - Travelerscenturyclub.org/countries.html
- LIST OF Areas of the planet Mosttraveledman.com/MasterCountrylist.asp
Nationmaster.com
Explanations and graphs of the HDI Human Development Index - A comparison of the countries on the planet.
PDF File of the HDI or Human Development Index

HoboTraveler.com Collected information:

Ruler Definitions  Type of rulers or bosses of countries.
Types of Governments
Country Definitions - Names that are synonymous with country
Continents and Areas of Planet

Visiting all the countries on the planet?
Are you a Traveler or a Tourist?
315 - List of Countries
- What qualifies as a country?
572 - List of Countries - Territories - Enclaves - Protectorates - Island - Geographically Separated
100 Countries Visited Club - Traveler's Century Club

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