UN FACTS
In which city was the Geneva Convention held?
Geneva
How many countries border Norway?
3 countries
How do you open a committee session?
Motion to resume debate
How many countries Head the Security Council?
6 countries
Did the UN win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Yes
Bonus: in what year?
UN representatives that keep peace internationally
How many countries are in the world?
196 countries
What is the definition of Decorum?
the behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
How many major committees are in the UN?
6 committees
What is proper Model UN attire?
Western Business Attire
How many countries are a part of the UN?
193 countries
Is the Mediterranean Sea or the Red Sea deeper
The Mediterranean Sea
What is the difference between unmoderated and an unmoderated caucus?
A moderated caucus is regulated by the chair
How many delegations make up a GA committee?
140 delegations
What is a position paper?
a document describing a topic,
your country's position, and
possible solutions
The leader of what country suggested the idea behind the UN?
The United States of America
Where is the driest place on Earth?
Antarctica
What do you need to pass a resolution?
2/3 majority
Which country donated the General Assembly room in the U.N. headquarters?
Sweden
How many articles are in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
30
In what year was the first female appointed president of UN?
1953
To the nearest 10,000 miles, roughly what is the area of Nigeria?
350,000 square miles
What does it mean to divide the question?
To remove a clause from a resolution to be voted on separately
What does SOCHUM stand for?
Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee
What is the longest speech ever give in the UN?
8 hours