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Independent nations around the world, each with its own government, flag, culture, and people, from tiny island nations to huge countries.

Algeria
Algeria
Country Algeria
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Largest Country in Africa Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area. With over 2.3 million square kilometers, Algeria surpassed Sudan, which was considered the largest before South Sudan's independence in 2011.
Argentina
Argentina
Country Argentina
Continent South America
Fun Fact The world’s first animated feature film was made in Argentina.
Australia
Australia
Country Australia
Continent Oceania
Fun Fact Australia is the only country that can be considered a continent as well. It's also the 6th largest country in the world! Geographically speaking, Australia is part of Oceania, a region of the planet that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Botswana
Botswana
Country Botswana
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Botswana has the largest population of African Elephants in the world.
Brazil
Brazil
Country Brazil
Continent South America
Fun Fact Brazil dominates such a large part of South America that its border touches all but two of the other countries on the continent. Ecuador is bordered by Colombia, and Peru. Chile touches Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Canada
Canada
Country Canada
Continent North America
Fun Fact The Trans-Canada Highway is one of the longest national highways in the world.
Chile
Chile
Country Chile
Continent South America
Fun Fact Chileans are the second biggest consumers of bread in the world - just behind the Germans. No wonder, considering how unbelievably delicious the different types of bread are, such as the popular marraqueta loaves.
China
China
Country China
Continent Asia
Fun Fact China is home to a cluster of ancient rock pillars called the Stone Forest.
DR Congo
DR Congo
Country DR Congo
Continent Africa
Fun Fact The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa by area. It has an estimated population of 103.5 million, making it the fourth most populous country in Africa after Nigeria (225.8 million), Ethiopia (127.7 million), and Egypt (113.3 million).
Egypt
Egypt
Country Egypt
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Most Ancient Egyptian pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs (rulers of Ancient Egypt) and their families. To date, over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt.
France
France
Country France
Continent Europe
Fun Fact The French invented the hot air balloon.
Germany
Germany
Country Germany
Continent Europe
Fun Fact More than 800 million currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany. The snack is so popular that there’s even a museum dedicated to it in Berlin.