Which countries recognize Kosovo and which do not?

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008. Since that time the World remains split over the recognition of Kosovo. Here are the countries that do recognize Kosovo:

• USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea. 
• UK, Ireland and all the European Union, except Spain, Greece, Slovakia and Romania. 
• Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Pakistan and Thailand. 
• North African countries, except Algeria and Morocco. 
• Some smaller countries in Latin America. 

Among the countries that still do not recognize Kosovo's independence: China, India, Russia, Brasil, Iran and Mexico. 

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