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Five official dwarf planets are currently recognised by the IAU.

Ceres (in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter) is the smallest, then Haumea, then Makemake, then Pluto and finally Eris, which is the largest.

There are several other candiates, but these cant be confirmed as official dwarf planets until their shape can be determined.

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