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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.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Country Saudi Arabia
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Middle East, is an absolute monarchy led by a king, with Riyadh as its capital, known as the birthplace of Islam, home to holy cities Mecca and Medina, and largely covered by desert, making it the largest country in the world without rivers.
South Africa
South Africa
Country South Africa
Continent Africa
Fun Fact South Africa is known as the "Rainbow Nation" for its diverse cultures, has three capital cities, and boasts incredible biodiversity, hosting Africa's largest land mammal (elephant) and tallest mammal (giraffe).
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country Switzerland
Continent Europe
Fun Fact It’s no surprise that the country that invented milk chocolate leads the world in consumption. The people of Switzerland consume the most annual chocolate per capita at 11.8 kilograms. The Swiss also an average of 8.7 kg per year.
Syria
Syria
Country Syria
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Syria is one of the world’s oldest countries. People have lived there for hundreds of years.
Tanzania
Tanzania
Country Tanzania
Continent Africa
Fun Fact Tanzania boasts some of the best national parks in the world. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous and best-loved parks, and is home to more than one million species of large mammals. It’s also a World Heritage Site, and has also had the honour of being named a 7th world wonder.
Turkey
Turkey
Country Turkey
Continent Asia
Fun Fact The first ever coin of the world was minted in today’s Türkiye by the Lydians, an Anatolian ancient empire who eventually fell to the Persians.
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
Country Turkmenistan
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Turkmenistan is a Central Asian nation known for its vast natural gas reserves, the "Gate of Hell" gas crater, unique white marble architecture in its capital Ashgabat, and rich Silk Road history.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Continent Europe
Fun Fact Brits drink a lot of tea... about 100 million cups every day!
United States
United States
Country United States
Continent North America
Fun Fact It’s the fourth-largest country in the world by land area and third by population At 3.8 million square miles, the USA falls behind only Russia, China and Canada as the largest country by land mass. It’s also the third largest in terms of population (beaten to first and second spots by China and India), with around 340 million people calling the country home.
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country Vietnam
Continent Asia
Fun Fact Vietnam is home to 54 different ethnic groups.
Zambia
Zambia
Country Zambia
Continent Africa
Fun Fact As a former British colony, you can easily speak English in Zambia, but that does not mean that it is the only language spoken here. On the contrary, Zambia is inhabited by about 73 tribes, each of which has its own language.