Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?Eurasian continent, encompassing significant parts of Eastern Europe and Central/South Asia
2. How many people live in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?Represents approximately 42% of the global population
3. How big is Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?Covers roughly 24% of the Earth's total land area
4. What language do people speak in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?Russian and Chinese
5. What is the founding year?Officially announced in 2001, evolving from the Shanghai Five (1996)
6. What is the combined nominal GDP?Accounts for approximately 23% of the world's total GDP

Eurasian Geopolitics: The study of political forces and relationships across the combined European and Asian continents.
Regional Security Architecture: The framework of institutions and agreements designed to ensure stability and prevent conflict within a specific region.
Economic Integration: The process by which countries reduce or eliminate barriers to trade and investment among themselves.