Country snapshots that bring maps to life: regions and cities, landforms and climate, culture and economy, and practical travel context. Each page links to deeper explainers and local guides.
With a GDP per capita of just $251.49, South Sudan sits at the bottom of global wealth rankings. Since its independence in 2011, decades of conflict, corruption, and mismanaged oil revenues have combined to plunge its people into extreme hardship. In this deep dive, you’ll learn how these forces interact, what the key development indicators reveal, and […]
The world comprises 195 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 195 countries in the world and their capitals for reference. List of 195 Countries in the World and Their Capitals Country Capital China Beijing India New Delhi United States Washington DC Indonesia Jakarta Pakistan Islamabad Brazil Brasilia Nigeria Abuja […]
Australia and Oceania comprise 14 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article lists the 14 countries in Australia and Oceania and their capitals for reference. List of 14 Countries in Australia and Oceania and Their Capitals Country: Capital: Australia Canberra Federated States of Micronesia Palikir Fiji Suva Kiribati South Tarawa Marshall Islands Majuro Nauru Yaren […]
South America comprises 12 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 12 countries in South America and their capitals for reference. List of 12 Countries in South America and Their Capitals Country: Capital: Antigua and Barbuda Saint John’s Bahamas Nassau Barbados Bridgetown Belize Belmopan Canada Ottawa Costa Rica San José Cuba […]
North America is more than just Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Stretching across about 9.54 million sq mi (24.71 million km²), it also includes the lively nations of Central America and the island states of the Caribbean. This guide (updated for 2025) lists all 23 sovereign countries in North America and their capital cities, with […]
Africa is composed of 54 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 54 countries in Africa and their capitals for reference. List of 54 Countries in Africa and Their Capitals Country Capital Algeria Algiers Egypt Cairo Libya Tripoli Morocco Rabat Sudan Khartoum Tunisia Tunis Burundi Gitega Comoros Moroni Djibouti Djibouti […]
Europe is composed of 50 sovereign countries, each with its own capital. This article provides a list of the 50 countries in Europe and their capitals for reference. List of 50 countries in Europe and their capitals Country: Capital: Albania Tirana Andorra Andorra la Vella Austria Vienna Belarus Minsk Belgium Brussels Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo Bulgaria Sofia Croatia […]
This list enumerates the 48 countries in Asia along with their respective capitals, offering a simple reference for readers interested in the region’s political geography. List of 48 countries in Asia and their capitals Country: Capital: Afganistan Kabul Armenia Yerevan Azerbaijan Baku Bahrain Manama Bangladesh Dhaka Bhutan Thimphu Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan Cambodia Phnom Penh China Beijing […]
The word colony is rarely used in modern law, but the reality people mean is still here: states administering territories beyond their mainland. The cleanest modern yardstick is the UN’s Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) list. This guide shows which countries still “have colonies” in today’s terms, what counts under the UN system, and what gets mislabeled. […]
What is Svaneti?Svaneti is Georgia’s rugged Caucasus highland region, home to the Svans—an ancient mountain people whose stone towers and living traditions are woven into the nation’s spirit. The Svans are an indigenous community perched high in Georgia’s Greater Caucasus, whose unique language, fortress-homes, and polyphonic music have shaped centuries of Georgian culture. In this […]
