This map shows the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a political and military alliance founded in 1949. NATO consists of 31 member countries spanning North America and Europe, including major European countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Turkey. Greenland, which is part of Denmark, also contributes to NATO's strategic presence in the Arctic. NATO's primary mission is to protect the freedom and security of its members through collective defense and cooperation. This map highlights each member country in green, emphasizing NATO's broad influence and transatlantic unity in maintaining global stability.