NATO
NATO signifies as North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a treaty
of 30 countries from around the world. NATO was formed in 1949 to protect Western Europe from the Soviet Union and its allies. The organization was designed to discourage Soviet expansion and promote European political integration. NATO was created to protect its members from attack by any other country. It is a military defense alliance.
NATO Members List
There are 30 members in NATO.
|
Countries |
Joining Year |
|
Albania |
2009 |
|
Belgium |
1949 |
|
Bulgaria |
2004 |
|
Canada |
1949 |
|
Croatia |
2009 |
|
Czech Republic |
1999 |
|
Denmark |
1949 |
|
Estonia |
2004 |
|
France |
1949 |
|
Germany |
1955 |
|
Greece |
1952 |
|
Hungary |
1999 |
|
Iceland |
1949 |
|
Italy |
1949 |
|
Latvia |
2004 |
|
Lithuania |
2004 |
|
Luxembourg |
1949 |
|
Montenegro |
2017 |
|
Netherlands |
1949 |
|
North Macedonia |
2020 |
|
Norway |
1949 |
|
Poland |
1999 |
|
Portugal |
1949 |
|
Romania |
2004 |
|
Slovakia |
2004 |
|
Slovenia |
2004 |
|
Spain |
1982 |
|
Türkiye |
1952 |
|
United Kingdom |
1949 |
|
United States |
1949 |
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NATO Background.
It is a defensive military alliance that was created in 1949. NATO's headquarter is located in Brussels, Belgium. NATO's primary goal is to provide a collective defense for its members. NATO's secondary goal is to maintain global peace.