Places: Continents, Countries & Cities

Third-Smallest Country in the World: Nauru

Imagine the power of perspective: some of the smallest nations on Earth are so compact they could fit inside a

Nestled on the Mediterranean coastline of the French Riviera, the Principality of Monaco is a paradox of a country –

Imagine a sovereign nation so small it could sit entirely within a single urban block—yet it commands global attention. That’s

Italy leads the world with 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, followed by China (59) and Germany (54). Our world is

From the heart of Central Asia to the high plateaus of Africa, dozens of nations live without a seacoast. Their

Have you ever wondered whether there are countries beyond those pinned on every classroom map—places that run their governments but

When discussing the largest country in the world, it’s important to consider several metrics, including total area, population, and economy.

The suffix “-stan” in country names has piqued the curiosity of many. Its widespread presence in several country names, especially

Imagine loading a container in Addis Ababa and watching it travel hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) by rail to

The quest to identify the world’s lowest points is a fascinating journey across diverse geographies. From the hypersaline waters of