Which countries aren't competing in the 2008 Olympics ?

Question

Or which countries are ?

Answer 1

Brunei was the only NOC that didn't participate

There are usually 205 NOC's represented

this year there is 204

due to not filing the right paperwork in time with the IOC

Answer 2

Haven't heard much from Afghanistan. Or maybe they're just lousy at winning medals.

WHAAAT did that previous guy say? He can't be serious! Africa most certainly is competing, but not all as one continent!!!

Answer 3

There are a couple. I didn't see anyone from Vietnam or Laos or vatican city as someone else mentioned :)

Answer 4

I can't believe no one has answered North Korea yet.  

Answer 5

Africa aren't competing

Answer 6

I really don't know which country is not there.  

answer to FROSTYCAT Afghanistan is there and won medal

Answer 7

To JW.C

I did remember seeing Vietnam and Laos at the openning ceremony

Answer 8

Uranus  

Answer 9

North Korea have been winning medals since the first day, they are known as DRK.

Answer 10

Africa is not a country its a continent and it IS competing

So is afganistan

Umm Vatican City isn't lol! which is the smallest country in the world look it up  

Answer 11

England,Scotland,wales and northern Ireland

Afghanistan have won a bronze

l know they are competing as great Britain  but are they not competing in there own right