SAARC
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Where was SAARC founded?

  • Dhaka (correct)
  • Delhi
  • Colombo
  • Kathmandu
  • Which country is not a member of SAARC?

  • Pakistan
  • Myanmar (correct)
  • Maldives
  • Afghanistan
  • What percentage of the world's population does SAARC comprise?

  • 3%
  • 21% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 50%
  • When was the South Asian Free Trade Area launched?

    <p>2006</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization does SAARC maintain permanent diplomatic relations with?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is not a member of SAARC?

    <p>Maldives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is the secretariat of SAARC located in?

    <p>Kathmandu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was SAARC founded?

    <p>1985</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region does SAARC cover?

    <p>South Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic initiative was launched by SAARC in 2006?

    <p>South Asian Free Trade Area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    SAARC Overview

    • SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was founded in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 1985.
    • It comprises 8 member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
    • The region covered by SAARC is South Asia.

    Structure and Operations

    • The SAARC secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    • SAARC maintains permanent diplomatic relations with several international organizations.

    Economic Initiatives

    • The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) was launched in 2006.
    • SAFTA aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade among SAARC member countries.

    Demographics

    • SAARC comprises around 21% of the world's population.

    Non-Member Countries

    • Turkey is not a member of SAARC.

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