G-8

Definition

G-8, the Group of Eight, is a meeting of finance ministers and was formed in 1997 when Russia joined the Group of Seven. The member countries of G-8 are Russia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States.

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