A group of 21 Pacific Rim countries whose purpose is to improve economic and political ties is known as the ____.
A)Pacific Economic Cooperation
B)GATT
C)EU
D)Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
E)Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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Founded in 1989,the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)is a group of 21 Pacific Rim countries whose purpose is to improve economic and political ties.Most countries with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean are members of the organization,although there are a number of exceptions.APEC members,which include the United States,Canada,and China,work to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers across the Asia-Pacific region.

A Group of 21 Pacific Rim Countries Whose Purpose Is