Can you name the answers to these questions about the UN?

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Headquarters
Secretary-General
First Elected Secretary-General
Year of Origin
Official Language
Official Language
Official Language
Official Language
Official Language
Official Language
Color of Flag
Color of Flag
Former name(derived from):
Number of member states
Newest member state
Non-member observer state
Controversial non-member: This country is considered by the UN to be a province of the People's Republic of China
Controversial non-member: This country is considered to be a province of the Republic of Serbia
Controversial non-member: This state has permanent obserever status however is unable to vote on resolutions
The largest Intergovermental Organization of developing countires in the UN, with an emphasis on promoting the economic interests of the Global South
For the next six questions guess the name of each of the five main bodies from the hint given: The main deliberative body that consists of member countries. This body appoints the
The principal body for deciding issues of peace and security
The principal body that is responsible for economic, social, and development issues. This body also oversees the 'related work of 14 UN specialized agencies'
This principal body carries out the 'day to day' work of the UN, with a focus on research, studies, and other activities that help tend to the functionality and operation of the UN
The principal body in charge of judicial matters:
This principal body was in charge of overseeing the interests of non-self-governing territories, however is currently inactive as of 1994
President of the UN General Assembly
Permanent Member of Security Council (has veto power)
Question/HintAnswer
Permanent Member of Security Council (has veto power)
Permanent Member of Security Council (has veto power)
Permanent Member of Security Council (has veto power)
Permanent Member of Security Council (has veto power)
What position is the head of the Secretariat? (hint: not a name)
President of the International Court of Justice
Guess the UN specialized agency based on the acronym: FAO
IAEA
ICAO
IFAD
ILO
IMO
IMF
ITU
UNESCO
UNIDO
UPU
WB
WFP
WHO
WIPO
WMO
UNWTO
Top 5 donator to UN budget
Top 5 donator to UN budget
Top 5 donator to UN budget
Top 5 donator to UN budget
Top 5 donator to UN budget
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The Ultimate United Nations Quiz

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  • Created Aug 6, 2010 in Geography
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