wunder beta🌍 Countries of the World
Explore the 195 countries of the world, from the biggest to the tiniest.
What you’ll learn
- Explain what a country is, how many exist, and how continents and capitals organize the world.A country is land with its own government, borders, and people, and there are 195 of them. Countries sit on seven continents, and each country has a capital city where its government works.
- Compare the largest and smallest countries and appreciate the world's languages and cultures.Russia is the largest country and Vatican City is the smallest. People around the world speak thousands of languages and have unique traditions, but share many common hopes and values.
Questions this course answers
About how many countries are recognized in the world today?
There are 195 countries recognized in the world today, including 193 members of the United Nations plus two others.
Which continent has no countries, only scientists and penguins?
Antarctica is covered in ice and has no countries, only visiting scientists and wildlife like penguins.
What is a country's capital?
A capital is the special city where a country's government works and important decisions are made.
Which is the largest country in the world by area?
Russia is the largest country by area, stretching across both Europe and Asia over 17 million square kilometers.
Which is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City is the smallest country, covering only about 0.44 square kilometers inside the city of Rome.
Which of these is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world?
Mandarin Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages, along with English, Hindi, and Spanish.
Grounded in trusted sources
- The Facts Institute, "How Many Countries Are There?" (factsinstitute.com/countries/how-many-countries-are-there)
- Britannica, "List of the smallest countries by area" (britannica.com/topic/list-of-the-smallest-countries-by-area)
- Britannica, "Vatican City" (britannica.com/place/Vatican-City)
- National Geographic Kids, "Countries" (kids.nationalgeographic.com)
- United Nations, "About Us: Member States" (un.org/en/about-us/member-states)
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