The correct answer is A. 20.
The G20 is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors of 19 of the world’s largest economies and the European Union. It was established in 1999 to discuss major issues related to the global economy. The G20 members are:
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- India
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Mexico
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States
- European Union
The G20 meets annually at the level of heads of state and government, and more frequently at the level of finance ministers and central bank governors. The G20 has been instrumental in coordinating international economic policy responses to the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, and in addressing other global challenges such as climate change, food security, and inequality.
Option B is incorrect because the G20 has 20 members, not 8.
Option C is incorrect because the G20 has 20 members, not 12.
Option D is incorrect because the G20 has 20 members, not 16.