Learn the World Map
Free, friendly guides to every continent, country and capital on Earth — plus strategy for getting better at geography. Read a guide, then put it to the test in the game.
Continent guides
Each guide lists every sovereign country and capital on the continent, explains its regions and physical geography, and gives you tips for locating the trickiest places.
Africa
54 countries · the Sahara to the Cape
Europe
45 countries · from Russia to the Vatican
Asia
48 countries · the largest continent
North America
23 countries · Arctic to the tropics
South America
12 countries · the Andes and the Amazon
Oceania
14 countries · across the Pacific
Country profiles
In-depth profiles of major countries — capital, neighbours, region and geography. Browse all country profiles ›
United States
Country profile
Brazil
Country profile
France
Country profile
China
Country profile
India
Country profile
Japan
Country profile
Australia
Country profile
Egypt
Country profile
Guides & articles
How to Play
Every game mode explained, with scoring and strategy.
Memorize the Map
Seven techniques to actually remember where countries are.
Hardest Countries
The places that catch almost everyone out.
Smallest Countries
The micro-states and tiny island nations.
Most Borders
Which countries touch the most neighbours.
Landlocked Countries
The nations with no coastline, explained.
Understanding Flags
Read the colours and symbols of world flags.
About the Project
What this site is and how it works.
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