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Afghanistan Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, north and west of Pakistan, east of Iran. Mount Nowshak, part of the Hindu Kush mountain range, is the highest point in Afghanistan.
Albania Albania is located in Southeastern Europe, between Greece in the south and Montenegro and Kosovo to the north. Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania.
Algeria Algeria is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Morocco and Tunisia. It is the second largest country (by land area) in Africa.
American Samoa American Samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand. The capital, Pago Pago, is home to one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean.
Andorra Andorra is a landlocked country between France and Spain. Andorra is the sixth smallest nation in Europe, with a total area of only 180 square miles.
Angola Angola is located in Southern Africa bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Democratic Republic of the Congo separates Cabinda, an Angolan province from the rest of the country.
Anguilla Anguilla is located between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands and was colonized by English settlers in 1650.
Antarctica Antarctica is the most Southern Continent and was the last continent to be discovered. Antarctica was first sighted in the early 1820s.
Antigua Antigua is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico. This Country consists of three islands; Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda. Antigua being the largest.
Arab League The League of Arab States was established in 1945 when seven Arab states signed a pact to work together. The permanent headquarters of the league are located in Cairo, Egypt.
Argentina Argentina borders the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay and is the second largest country in South America. Argentina is also home to both the highest and lowest points of the Western Hemisphere.
Armenia Armenia is located in Southwestern Asia. Armenia is home to Sevana Lich, the largest lake in the Lesser Caucasus mountain range.
Aruba Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela. Aruba's Arikok National Park covers 18 percent of the island's surface.
Ashmore This small island off the Northwest Coast of Australia is uninhabited and was declared a National Nature Reserve in 1983.
Australia Australia is located in Oceania, between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. Australia is the smallest continent, but the sixth largest country by land area.
Austria Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordering the Alps. Vienna, the capital of Austria, was once known as the musical capital of the world.
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is located in southwestern Asia, between Iran and Russia. Mount Bazardüzü is the highest peak in Azerbaijan.
Bahamas The Bahamas are a chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba. Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas.
Bahrain Bahrain is a small archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia. Manama is the capital city of Bahrain.
Baker Island Baker Island is located half way between Hawaii and Australia. The highest elevation on the island is only 8 m. The US took possession of the island in 1857 and is now a National Wildlife Refuge.
Bangladesh Bangladesh is small country located in Southwestern Asia between Burma and India. Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh.
Barbados Barbados is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela, and is considered the most eastern Caribbean island. Mount Hillaby is the highest point on the island.
Bassas da India Bassas da India is located in Southern Africa in the Mozambique Channel. Bassas da India is one of the five Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean and has the lowest elevation of these islands.
Belarus Belarus is located in Eastern Europe, east of Poland. Belarus has around 11,000 lakes.
Belgium Belgium is located in Western Europe, between France and the Netherlands. The capital, Brussels, is the location of both the EU and NATO headquarters.
Belize Belize is located in Central America, between Guatemala and Mexico. Belize is the only country in Central America without a coastline on the North Pacific Ocean. The peak Doyle's Delight, is the highest point in Belize.
Benin Benin is located in Western Africa, between Nigeria and Togo. Mont Sokbaro is the highest point in Benin.
Bermuda Bermuda is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US), and consists of about 138 coral islands and islets. Hamilton is the capital of this island country.
Bhutan Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, between China and India. Bhutan, which translates as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, is so named for the storms caused by the Himalayas. The capital is named Thimphu.
Bolivia Bolivia is located in South America, southwest of Brazil. The world's highest navigable lake, Lago Titicaca (elevation 3,805 m) is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru.
Bosnia Bosnia is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Croatia. Although the Bosnian border lies very near the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia only has 20 km of coastline. Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia.
Botswana Botswana is located in Southern Africa, north of South Africa. Botswana’s highest point is the largest of the four Tsodilo Hills. Tsodilo is home to 500 rock art sites, making it one of the most significant rock art sites in the world.
Bouvet Island Bouvet Island is in the South Atlantic Ocean south of Africa and is uninhabited. This volcanic island is almost entirely covered in glacial ice, and was declared a nature reserve in 1971.
Brazil Brazil is located in South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and is the largest South American country. Brasilia is the capital of Brazil.
British Indian Ocean The British Indian Ocean Territory is located between Africa and Indonesia and consists of 6 main island groups but contains a total of 2,300 islands (most unpopulated). Diego Garcia is the largest of the islands.
British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands are located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, close by the US Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands contain more than 36 islands of which only 16 are inhabited. Road Town is the capital city.
Brunei Brunei is located in Southeastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and Malaysia. The sultanate of Brunei has been ruled by the same family for over six centuries.
Bulgaria Bulgaria borders the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey. Musala, the tallest mountain in Bulgaria, is also the tallest peak in the Balkan Peninsula.
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, north of Ghana. The capital of this country is Ouagadougou.
Burma Burma is located in Southeast Asia, between Bangladesh and Thailand. Burma is home to the Hukawng Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, which at 7,500 square-miles is the largest protected area for tigers in the world.
Burundi Burundi is located in central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mount Heha is the highest point in Burundi.
Cambodia Cambodia is in Southeastern Asia between Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. The Tonlé Sap, a river and lake system and the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, is located in Cambodia.
Cameroon Cameroon is in Western Africa, between Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria. Mount Cameroon, an active volcano, is the highest mountain in Cameroon.
Canada Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land mass.
Cape Verde Cape Verde is a group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, off the West African Coast, and west of Senegal. Mt. Fogo, an active volcano, is this highest point in Cape Verde.
Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, and northwest of Jamaica. The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana, native only to the Cayman Islands, is the world’s most endangered iguana species.
Central Africa The Central African Republic is located in Central Africa, north of Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Central African Republic is almost the precise center of Africa.
Chad Chad is located in Central Africa, south of Libya. N'Djamena is the capital city of Chad.
Chile Chile is located in South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Argentina and Peru. Chile is home to the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Parts of the Atacama have not seen rain since humans began recording rainfall.
China China is located in Eastern Asia, between North Korea and Vietnam. China is the world's fourth largest country by area.
Christmas Island Christmas Island is an island in the Indian Ocean, southeast of Indonesia. Christmas Island is the last remaining nesting spot of the endangered Abbott's Booby.
Clipperton Island Clipperton Island is located in the North Pacific Ocean, southwest of Mexico. Clipperton Island is named after the pirate John Clipperton, who is said to have used the island as a base.
Cocos Islands The Cocos Islands are located in Southeast Asia, in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Indonesia. West Island is the capital of the Cocos Islands.
Colombia Colombia is located in Northern South America, between Panama and Venezuela. Colombia is the only South American nation to border both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Comoros Comoros is a group of islands located in Southern Africa, at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel. The Livingstone's Flying Fox, one of the rarest fruit bats in the world, is endemic to the Comoro Islands.
Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Central Africa, northeast of Angola. Kinshasa is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Congo Republic The Republic of the Congo is located in Western Africa, between Angola and Gabon. Brazzaville is the capital of the Republic of the Congo.
Cook Islands The Cook Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and New Zealand. The Cook Islands are home to several endangered birds including the Rarotonga Monarch, which is endemic to Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands.
Coral Sea Islands The Coral Sea Islands are located in the Coral Sea, northeast of Australia. The Coral Sea Islands are home to the Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs, which are the most southerly coral atolls in the world.
Costa Rica Costa Rica is located in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica is home to many species of endangered animals including the endemic Harris's Olingo, a small nocturnal mammal similar to raccoons.
Croatia Croatia is located in Southern Europe, between Bosnia and Hungary. Because of its crescent shape, Croatia shares borders with a large number of countries despite its small size. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia.
Cuba Cuba is a Caribbean island located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Cuba is the largest country (by land mass) in the Caribbean.
Cyprus Cyprus is an Island in the Middle Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, located south of Turkey. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Czech Republic The Czech Republic is located in Central Europe, southeast of Germany. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.
Denmark Denmark is located in Northern Europe, north of Germany. Denmark is the smallest Nordic country by land area.
Djibouti Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, between Eritrea and Somalia. Lake Assal, which is located in Djibouti, is the lowest point in Africa.
Dominica Dominica is located in the Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The endangered Imperial Amazon, one of the rarest parrots in the world, is endemic to Dominica.
Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean, and shares the island of Hispaniola with the country of Haiti. The Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean country by land area.
East Timor East Timor is located in Southeastern Asia, northwest of Australia in the Lesser Sunda Islands. Dili is the capital of East Timor.
Ecuador Ecuador is located in Western South America, between Peru and Columbia. Chimborazo, an inactive volcano, is the highest point in Ecuador.
Egypt Egypt is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt is known for its ancient monuments, including the famous Great Sphinx of Giza.
El Salvador El Salvador is located in Central America, between Guatemala and Honduras. El Salvador is the smallest Central American country by land area.
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea is located in Western Africa, between Cameroon and Gabon. Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
Eritrea Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Djibouti and Sudan. Asmara is Eritrea’s capital city.
Estonia Estonia is located in Eastern Europe, between Latvia and Russia. Suur Munamagi is the highest mountain in Estonia.
Ethiopia Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, west of Somalia. Coffee, a major export is believed to have originated in Ethiopia.
Europa Islands Europa Island is located in Southern Africa in the Mozambique Channel. Europa is one of the five Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean and is the tallest of these islands.
Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands are located in South America, east of southern Argentina. Mount Usborne is the highest point in the Falkland Islands.
Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are located in Northern Europe, island group between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic, about half way between Iceland and Norway. Torshavn is the capital city.
Fiji Fiji is an island group located in the South Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii to New Zealand. Fiji contains 332 islands, approximately 110 are inhabited. The endangered Monkey-faced bat is endemic to Taveuni Island in Fiji.
Finland Finland is located in Northern Europe, between Sweden and Russia. Helsinki is the capital of Finland.
France France is located between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; and between Italy and Spain. Mont Blanc is the tallest mountain in France.
French Guiana French Guiana is located on the northern coast of South America, and is the only non-independent portion of the South American continent.
French Polynesia French Polynesia consists of several archipelagoes located in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between South America and Australia. Tahiti, the most populated island in French Polynesia, is home to Mont Orohena, the highest point in French Polynesia.
Gabon Gabon is located in western Africa, between the Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea. Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is also Gabon’s largest city.
Gambia The Gambia is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal. The Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa by land area.
Georgia Georgia is located in Southwestern Asia, between Turkey and Russia. T'bilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia.
Germany Germany is located in Central Europe, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark. Germany is the second-most populous country in Europe, and the most populous country in the EU.
Ghana Ghana is located in western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo. Lake Volta located in Ghana, is the world's largest artificial lake by surface area.
Gibraltar Gibraltar is located in southwestern Europe and borders the strait of Gibraltar to the south and Spain to the north. Gibraltar is home to over 200 Barbary Apes; although likely not native to the area they are the only wild primates in Europe today.
Glorioso Islands The Glorioso Islands are now part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF). The Glorioso Islands joined the TAAF in 2007.
Greece Greece is a peninsular country located in Southern Europe. It borders the Ionian, Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Mount Olympus, famed in Greek mythology, is the highest point in Greece.
Greenland Greenland is located in Northern North America, between the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Greenland is home to the world’s second-largest ice cap.
Grenada Grenada is an island in the Caribbean Sea, located north of Trinidad and Tobago. Saint George's is the capital of Grenada.
Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is located in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico, and is an overseas department of France. La Grande Soufrière, an active volcano, is the highest point in Guadeloupe.
Guam Guam is an island located in the North Pacific Ocean. It is the largest member of the Mariana Islands archipelago.
Guatemala Guatemala is located in Central America, between Mexico and El Salvador, and borders the Gulf of Honduras. Guatemala is home to many rare and endangered animal species, including the endemic Maya Mouse.
Guernsey Guernsey is located in Western Europe, and consists of several islands in the English Channel. Victor Hugo, the famous French writer spent 15 years in exile in Guernsey and wrote some of his most important works here.
Guinea Guinea is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. The Niger River, the third longest river in Africa, originates in the Guinean highlands.
Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, between Guinea and Senegal. Guinea-Bissau’s capital city is Bissau.
Guyana Guyana is located in Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela. Guyana is the third-smallest country in South America.
Haiti Haiti is located in the Caribbean, and is the western one-third of the island of Hispaniola. The capital city is named Port-au-Prince.
Heard Island The Heard Island and McDonald Islands are located in the Indian Ocean, roughly two-thirds of the way from Madagascar to Antarctica, and are a territory of Australia. These Islands are home to the only two active volcanoes in Australian territory.
Holy See The Holy See, also known as the Vatican City, is a small city state located in Southern Europe. At only 0.2 square miles the Holy See is the smallest state in the world by land area.
Honduras Honduras is located in Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Nicaragua. The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve in Honduras has been declared a World Heritage site.
Hong Kong Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China. Tai Mo Shan is Hong Kong's highest mountain.
Howland Island Howland Island is located in the North Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and Australia, and is a US territory. Howland Island is home to the Earhart Light, a day beacon that is named after the world famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
Hungary Hungary is located in Central Europe, northwest of Romania. The largest thermal lake in the world, Lake Hévíz is located in Hungary.
Iceland Iceland is located in Northern Europe, between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is the westernmost European country.
India India is located in Southern Asia, between Burma and Pakistan. India is the second most populous country in the world.
Indonesia Indonesia is located in Southeastern Asia, on an archipelago between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The tropical islands of Indonesia are home to many endangered animals including the endemic Celebes Crested Macaque.
Iran Iran is located in the Middle East, between Iraq and Pakistan. Iran is home to the last remaining population of Asiatic Cheetahs, a sub-species of cheetah that is critically endangered.
Iraq Iraq is located in the Middle East, between Iran and Kuwait. Baghdad, the country’s capital, is the second largest city in southwest Asia.
Ireland Ireland is located in Western Europe, west of Great Britain. Carrauntoohil mountain is the highest point in Ireland.
Isle of Man The Isle of Man is located in Western Europe, and is an island in the Irish Sea. The Manx cat, one of the best known tailless breeds, is believed to have originated on the Isle of Man.
Israel Har Meron is the highest mountain in Israel (according to internationally recognized borders).
Italy Nearly sixty million people live in this Southern European country. Italy boasts Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe.
Ivory Coast Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) is located in Western Africa, between Ghana and Liberia. Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire.
Jamaica Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point in Jamaica.
Jan Mayen Jan Mayen is an island located in Northern Europe, between the Greenland Sea and the Norwegian Sea, northeast of Iceland. The Haakon VII Toppen/lagerenberg volcano located in Jan Mayen is the northernmost active volcano on earth.
Japan Japan is located in Eastern Asia. It is an island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula. Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
Jarvis Island Jarvis Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and the Cook Islands, and is an US territory. Jarvis Island was declared a National Wildlife Refuge on June 27th, 1974.
Jersey Jersey is an island located in the English Channel in Western Europe, northwest of France. Jersey is the largest of the four Channel Islands.
Johnston Atoll Johnston Atoll is located in the North Pacific Ocean, southwest of Honolulu. At 5 meters, Summit Peak is the highest point in the Johnston and Sand Islands.
Jordan Jordan is located in the Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia. Amman is Jordan’s capital city.
Juan de Nova Island Juan de Nova Island is an island located in Southern Africa, in the Mozambique Channel. One of the five Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean, Juan de Nova Island was named after the Portuguese explorer João da Nova.
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia, northwest of China. Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.
Kenya Kenya is located in Eastern Africa bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania. Mount Kenya in central Kenya, is Africa's second highest peak.
Kingman Reef Kingman Reef is located in the North Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and American Samoa. Kingman Reef is named after Captain W. E. Kingman, who described it in 1853. However Captain Edmund Fanning was the first to discover the reef.
Kiribati Kiribati is a group of 33 coral atolls located in the Pacific Ocean, on both sides of the equator. 21 of the 33 islands are inhabited. The capital of Kiribati is Tarawa.
Kuwait Kuwait is located in the Middle East, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The capital is also named Kuwait.
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia, west of China. Kyrgyzstan’s largest lake, Issyk Kul, is the second largest mountain lake in the world.
Laos Laos is located in Southeastern Asia, Northeast of Thailand, and west of Vietnam. Vientiane is the capital of Laos.
Latvia Latvia is located in Eastern Europe, between Estonia and Lithuania. Latvia’s capital, Riga, is the largest city in the Baltic states.
Lebanon Lebanon is located in the Middle East, between Israel and Syria. Nahr el Litani is the only major river in the Middle East which does not cross any international boundaries. The river begins and ends within Lebanon’s borders.
Lesotho Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, and is an enclave of South Africa. More than 80% of Lesotho is 1,800 meters above sea level.
Liberia Liberia is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. Sapo National Park is Liberia’s largest national park and contains the last virgin forest in West Africa.
Libya Libya is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Tunisia. More than 90% of Libya is desert or semi-desert.
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein is located in Central Europe, between Austria and Switzerland. Liechtenstein is the world’s sixth smallest independent country at only 62 square miles.
Lithuania Lithuania is located in Eastern Europe, between Latvia and Russia. Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania.
Luxembourg Luxembourg is located in Western Europe, between France and Germany and is the only remaining Grand Duchy in the world.
Macau Macau is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China. Macau was colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, making it the first European settlement in the Far East.
Macedonia Macedonia is located in Southeastern Europe, just north of Greece. Skopje is the capital city of Macedonia.
Madagascar Madagascar is located in South Africa, and is an island in the Indian Ocean, east of Mozambique. Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island.
Malawi Malawi is located in Southern Africa, east of Zambia. Lake Malawi, although bordered by three countries is located mostly in Malawi, with three quarters of the lake’s total area covering about a third of Malawi’s territory.
Malaysia Malaysia is located in Southeastern Asia, on a peninsula that borders Thailand and part of the island of Borneo. Mt. Kinabalu is the highest point in Malaysia.
Maldives The Maldives are located in Southern Asia, and consist of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India. The Maldives contain 1, 190 coral atolls, but the majority of these are not inhabited. The capital of the Maldives is named Male.
Mali Mali is located in Western Africa, southwest of Algeria. Bamako is the capital of Mali.
Malta Malta is located in Southern Europe, and consists of several islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. Valletta is the capital city of Malta.
Marshall Islands The Republic of the Marshall Islands is located in the North Pacific Ocean; roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia. Majuro is the capital of the Marshall Islands.
Martinique Martinique, an overseas territory of France, is an island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. Mount Pelée, a dormant volcano, is the highest point in Martinique.
Mauritania Mauritania is located in Northern Africa, between Senegal and the Western Sahara. Nouakchott is the capital of Mauritania.
Mauritius Mauritius is located in Southern Africa, and is an island in the Indian Ocean, just east of Madagascar. The now-extinct Dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus) was endemic to Mauritius.
Mayotte Mayotte is an island in the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Southeast Africa, and is an overseas territory of France. Mamoudzou is the capital of Mayotte.
Mexico Mexico is located in Middle America, between Belize and the US. Mexico is home to many endemic species of animals, including the endangered Flat-headed Myotis bat.
Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia is located in the Northern Pacific Ocean, north of Papua New Guinea. Micronesia consists of four main island groups with a total of 607 islands. Palikir is the capital of Micronesia.
Midway Islands The Midway Islands are located in the Northern Pacific, between Honolulu and Tokyo. The Midway Islands are a national wildlife refuge and home to over 2 million birds, including the world's largest colony of Laysan Albatross.
Moldova Moldova is located in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania. The Orheiul Vechi Monastery, a complex built into a cave overlooking the Raut River dates back as far as the 13th century and is a main tourist draw in Moldova.
Monaco Monaco borders the Mediterranean and is located in Western Europe on the southern coast of France. At only 0.7 square miles, Monaco is the second smallest country in the world.
Mongolia Mongolia is located in Northern Asia, between Russia and China. Nayramadlin Orgil, a 4,374 meter mountain, is the highest point in Mongolia.
Montserrat Montserrat is an island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico. The Soufrière Hills volcano, an active stratovolcano, is the highest point in Montserrat.
Morocco Morocco is located in Northern Africa, between Algeria and Western Sahara. Jebel Toubkal is the highest point in Morocco.
Mozambique Mozambique is located in Southeastern Africa, between Tanzania and South Africa. The Zambezi, the fourth-longest river in Africa, has its only outlet to the sea in Mozambique.
Namibia Namibia is located in Southern Africa, between Angola and South Africa. Namibia was the first country in the world to incorporate the protection of the environment into its constitution.
Nauru Nauru is an island in the South Pacific Ocean, south of the Marshall Islands. Nauru is the world's smallest independent republic.
Navassa Island Navassa Island is a territory of US located in the Caribbean Sea, about 35 miles west of Haiti. Navassa Island is a National Wildlife Refuge, and is home to at least four endemic reptile species, including the Navassa Anole (Anolis longiceps).
Nepal Nepal is located in Southern Asia, between China and India. This small country is home to 8 of the world’s 10 tallest peaks, including Mount Everest - the world’s tallest - on the border with China.
Netherlands Antilles The Netherlands Antilles is composed of two island groups in the Caribbean Sea, containing five islands. Mount Scenery is the highest point in the Netherlands Antilles.
Netherlands The Kingdom of the Netherlands is located in Western Europe, between Belgium and Germany. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
New Caledonia New Caledonia is an island group in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. Much of New Caledonia has been designated an Endemic Bird Area, and is home to the endangered Kagu bird among others.
New Zealand New Zealand is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is the southernmost national capital in the world.
Nicaragua Nicaragua is located in Central America, between Costa Rica and Honduras. Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, and also contains the largest freshwater body in Central America, Lago de Nicaragua.
Niger Niger is located in Western Africa, southeast of Algeria. Mont Bagzane is the highest point in Niger.
Nigeria Nigeria is located in Western Africa, between Benin and Cameroon. Chappal Waddi (whose name translates as Mountain of Death) is the highest point in Nigeria.
Niue Niue is an island in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Tonga. Alofi is the capital of Niue.
Norfolk Island Norfolk Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Austrailia. Mount Bates is the highest point on Norfolk Island.
North Korea North Korea is located in Eastern Asia, between China and South Korea. North Korea shares borders with China, Russia, and South Korea.
Northern Mariana Island The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is located in the Northern Pacific Ocean, three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. Saipan is the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Norway Norway is located in Northern Europe, west of Sweden. Galdhopiggen is the highest point in Norway.
Oman Oman is located in the Middle East, between Yemen and UAE. Oman is home to many endangered species, including the endangered Arabian Pipistrelle, a species of bat endemic to Oman.
Pakistan Pakistan is located in Southern Asia, between Afghanistan and India. K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), the second-highest mountain in the world, is located on the border between Pakistan and China.
Palau Palau is a group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines. Mount Ngerchelchuus is the highest point in Palau.
Palmyra Atoll The Palmyra Atoll is located in the Northern Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and American Samoa. The Palmyra Atoll is the second largest of 10 atolls under U.S. jurisdiction.
Panama Panama is located in Central America between Costa Rica and Colombia. Volcan Baru, a dormant volcano, is the highest point in Panama.
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea consists of a group of islands between the Coral Sea and South Pacific Ocean, and includes the Eastern half of the Island of New Guinea. The endangered Calaby's Pademelon (or Alpine Wallaby) is endemic to Papua New Guinea.
Paraguay Paraguay is located in South America, northeast of Argentina. The Itaipú Dam on the border between Paraguay and Brazil is the world's largest hydroelectric plant. In peak years the dam supplies as much as 90% of Paraguay’s power.
Peru Peru is located in Western South America, between Chile and Ecuador. The source of the Amazon River is believed to be located in the Peruvian mountains, although the exact location is still in dispute.
Philippines The Republic of the Philippines is located in Southeastern Asia, on an archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea. The tropical Philippines are home to many endangered animals, including the endemic Visayan Warty Pig.
Pitcairn Islands The Pitcairn Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, between Peru and New Zealand. In 1838 Pitcairn became the first Pacific island to become a British colony.
Poland Poland is located in Central Europe, east of Germany. Warsaw is the capital of Poland.
Portugal Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe, west of Spain. The Azores bullfinch, a bird endemic to the Azores Islands in Portugal, is one of Europe's most threatened birds.
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The nations capital, San Juan is also one of the biggest and best natural harbors in the Caribbean.
Qatar Qatar is located in the Middle East, on a peninsula bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia. Doha, the capital city of Qatar, is home to a large percentage of the country’s population.
Reunion Reunion is an island located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Reunion is home to the active volcano Piton de la Fournaise, which has erupted nearly 180 times since recording began in 1640.
Romania Romania is located in Southeastern Europe, between Bulgaria and Ukraine. Romania’s oldest National Park, Retezat National Park is home to more than 120 species of nesting birds, making it part of the Important Bird Areas Network.
Russia Russia is located in Northern Asia, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean. Russia is the largest country by area in the world.
Rwanda Rwanda is located in Central Africa, east of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kigali, located in the middle of Rwanda, is the capital city.
Saint Helena Saint Helena is a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between South America and Africa. Napoleon Bonaparte made Saint Helena famous when he was exiled there in 1815.
Saint Kitts and Nevis The Saint Kitts and Nevis islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad. The Saint Kitts and Nevis islands form the 8th smallest country in the world.
Saint Lucia Saint Lucia is located between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad. The Pitons, twin volcanic mountains linked by a ridge, are Saint Lucia’s most well known landmark and part of a World Heritage Site.
Saint Vincent Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a group of islands located between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad. La Soufriere, a volcano on Saint Vincent, is the highest point in the country.
Samoa Samoa is located in the South Pacific Ocean, roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. Samoa is home to many endemic species of birds, including the endangered Mao (Gymnomyza samoensis).
San Marino San Marino is located in Southern Europe, and is an enclave in central Italy. San Marino is the third-smallest country in Europe.
Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe is located in Western Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Although not on the continent, Sao Tome is the second smallest African country.
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula.
Scotland Scotland has many lochs; Loch Lomond is the largest loch by surface area, but Loch Ness is the largest by water volume.
Senegal Senegal is located in Western Africa, between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania. Senegal is the westernmost country on the continent of Africa.
Serbia Serbia is located in southeastern Europe, between Macedonia and Hungary. Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia.
Seychelles The Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. The Morne Seychellois National Park is the largest national park in the Seychelles, and covers 20% of the island of Mahé.
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone is located in Western Africa, between Guinea and Liberia. The coast of Sierra Leone can get as much as 195 inches (495 cm) of rain each year, making it one of the wettest places on the coast of western Africa.
Singapore Singapore is located in Southeastern Asia, between Malaysia and Indonesia. Bukit Timah Hill is the highest point in Singapore.
Slovakia Slovakia is located in Central Europe, south of Poland. Gerlachovský Peak, the highest point of The Tatra Mountain range is located in Slovakia.
Slovenia Slovenia is located in Central Europe, between Austria and Croatia. Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe.
Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands are a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea. Mount Popomanaseu is the highest point in the Solomon Islands.
Somalia Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, east of Ethiopia. Mount Shimbiris is the highest point in Somalia.
South Africa South Africa is located on the southern tip of the continent of Africa, and is the southernmost African country.
South Georgia South Georgia is located in Southern South America, islands in the South Atlantic Ocean. The famous explorer Ernest Shackleton is buried in Grytviken, a settlement in South Georgia.
South Korea South Korea is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. Halla-san, a shield volcano, is the highest point in South Korea.
Spain Spain is a beautiful country southwest of France. Spain's capital, Madrid, is home to several famed art museums, including the Prado, which houses one of the finest art collections in the world.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, on an island in the Indian Ocean, south of India. Sri Lanka is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, and home to many species of animals, including the endemic Purple-faced Leaf Monkey.
St Pierre and Miquelon Saint Pierre and Miquelon is made up of eight small islands in the North Atlantic Ocean and is France's only remaining North American possession.
Sudan Sudan is located in Northern Africa, between Egypt and Eritrea. Sudan is the largest country in Africa by land area.
Suriname Suriname is located in Northern South America, between French Guiana and Guyana. Suriname is the smallest independent country on the South American continent.
Svalbard Svalbard is located in Northern Europe, on a group of islands between the Arctic Ocean, Barents Sea, Greenland Sea, and Norwegian Sea, north of Norway. Svalbard, a territory of the Kingdom of Norway, is the northernmost part of Norway.
Swaziland Swaziland is located in Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa. Swaziland is nearly surrounded by the country of South Africa, and shares borders with it on three sides.
Sweden Sweden is located in Northern Europe between Norway and Finland.
Switzerland Switzerland is located in Central Europe, east of France and north of Italy. Dufourspitze is the highest mountain in Switzerland, and one of the tallest peaks of the Alps.
Syria Syria is located in the Middle East, between Lebanon and Turkey. Damascus, the capital of Syria, is one of the oldest cities in the world.
TAAF The French Southern and Antarctic Lands (TAAF) consists of several islands in the southern Indian Ocean. Mont Ross, on Iles Kerguelen is the tallest point in the TAAF.
Taiwan Taiwan is located in Eastern Asia, an island off the Southeastern coast of China. Taiwan is known for a wide variety of endemic birds, including the endangered Mikado Pheasant.
Tajikistan Tajikistan is located in Central Asia, west of China. Qullai Ismoili Somoni is Tajikistan’s highest mountain.
Tanzania Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, between Kenya and Mozambique. Tanzania is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa.
Thailand Thailand is located in Southeastern Asia, southeast of Burma. Thailand controls the only land route from Asia to Malaysia and Singapore.
Togo Togo is located in Western Africa, between Benin and Ghana. Mont Agou is the highest point in Togo.
Tokelau Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand, is a group of three atolls located in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The atolls are named Atafu, Fakaofo, and Nukunonu.
Tonga Tonga is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, roughly two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. Tonga is the only monarchy in the Pacific.
Trinidad The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Trinidad is home to Pitch Lake, the largest natural deposit of Asphalt in the world.
Tromelin Island Tromelin Island, located in South Africa, in the Southern Indian Ocean, is now part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Tromelin Island was first recorded by a French navigator in 1722.
Tunisia Tunisia is located in Northern Africa, between Algeria and Libya. Jebel ech Chambi is the highest point in Tunisia.
Turkey Turkey is located in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia, between Greece and Syria. The legendary Mount Ararat is Turkey's highest point.
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan is located in Central Asia, between Iran and Kazakhstan. The Garagum desert located in Turkmenistan is home to the world’s largest irrigation canal, the Qaraqum Canal.
Turks Islands The Turks and Caicos Islands are two island groups located in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Bahamas, north of Haiti. The Turks Islands are uniformly low, with the highest point (Blue Hills) being only 49 meters above sea level.
Tuvalu Tuvalu is located in the South Pacific Ocean, about halfway from Hawaii to Australia. Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu.
Uganda Uganda is located in Eastern Africa, west of Kenya. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in Uganda, is home to the world’s largest population of endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Ukraine Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east. Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe by land area.
United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates is located in the Middle East, between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
United Kingdom The British Empire once stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. London, the capital city, is one of the largest European cities.
United States Located in North America, the United States borders both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean. Mt. McKinley, the highest point in North America, is located in the United States.
Uruguay Uruguay is located in Southern South America, between Argentina and Brazil. Uruguay is the second smallest South American country.
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, north of Afghanistan. Uzbekistan is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world (the other is Liechtenstein).
Vanuatu Vanuatu is a Y-shaped group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia. Mount Tabwemasana is the highest point in Vanuatu.
Venezuela Venezuela is located in Northern South America, between Colombia and Guyana. Venezuela is home to the Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.
Vietnam Vietnam is located in Southeastern Asia, and borders the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea. Fansipan Mountain is the highest point in Vietnam.
Virgin Islands The United States Virgin Islands are located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest population of leatherback sea turtles in the US territories.
Wake Island Wake Island is an atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, roughly two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to the Northern Mariana Islands. Wake Island was annexed by the US in 1899.
Wallis and Futuna The Wallis and Futuna island groups are located in the South Pacific Ocean, roughly two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand. Wallis and Futuna together form a French overseas territory. Mont Singavi is the highest point in the islands.
Zambia Zambia is located in Southern Africa, east of Angola. Known for its abundant wildlife and beautiful scenery, Zambia's 19 wildlife reserves are home to many animals, including the endemic Black Lechwe antelope.
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa that shares borders with four countries; Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia.