Which continent has most countries?

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The continent with the most countries is Africa.

Here is the breakdown of why it holds the top spot:

Africa: It contains 54 recognized sovereign states.
   Europe: It follows closely with approximately 44 to 50 countries, depending on the specific geopolitical definitions and transcontinental boundaries used.
   Asia: It has about 48 countries.
   North America: It consists of 23 sovereign states.
   Oceania: It includes 14 sovereign states.
   South America: It contains 12 sovereign states.

While some organizations or political classifications may slightly adjust these numbers based on the inclusion of dependent territories or disputed regions, Africa remains the continent with the highest number of internationally recognized independent nations.