United Nations Overview and Core Buildings
The United Nations aims to maintain world peace and security, foster friendly relations, promote cooperation, and serve as a meeting center. Key buildings include the Secretariat the General Assembly conference building and the cafeteria. The UN began after World War II with 50 nations in 1945, and October 24 is United Nations Day with 159 member countries.
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Languages of the United Nations
The United Nations lists official languages as Spanish French Russian Arabic. Listeners wear earphones and choose their preferred language with a dial.
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