How many superpowers are in the world?

Answer:
In 2008, there is at least one superpower (the United States). Some would argue that China is quickly rising to superpower status as well.

Sometimes people speak of nuclear powers as superpowers, in which case the following countries might be considered superpowers:
United States
France
United Kingdom
Russia
China
India
Pakistan
(Israel is widely believed to have nuclear weapons, but has never admitted it does.)
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