United Nations — Overview — KSLU Pil Notes
United Nations — Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 1945 — San Francisco Conference |
| Charter in force | 24 October 1945 (UN Day) |
| Original members | 51 States |
| Current members | 193 States |
| Headquarters | New York, USA |
| Official languages | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish |
| Purposes (Art 1) | Maintain international peace; develop friendly relations; achieve international cooperation; harmonise actions of nations |