There are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See (Vatican City) and the State of Palestine. Some lists also include territories and dependencies, which can bring the count to over 240 distinct regions.

Russia is the largest country in the world by total area, covering approximately 17,098,242 square kilometers (6,601,668 sq mi). It spans 11 time zones across Europe and Asia. The second largest is Canada, followed by the United States, China, and Brazil.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with an area of just 0.49 square kilometers (0.19 sq mi). It is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. With a population of around 800 people, it is also the least populous country.

India surpassed China in 2023 to become the world's most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people. China follows closely as the second most populous nation. Together, India and China account for about 36% of the world's total population.

South Sudan is the newest internationally recognized country, gaining independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. It became the 193rd member of the United Nations shortly after. Its capital is Juba, and it is located in East-Central Africa.

You can use our Country Facts tool above! Simply search for any country using the search bar, and our tool instantly displays the capital city along with other key information such as population, currency, languages, time zones, and a high-resolution flag image. The data is sourced from reliable global databases.

Our Country Facts tool displays the official currency for each country, including the currency name and symbol. For example, Japan uses the Japanese Yen (¥), the United Kingdom uses the Pound Sterling (£), and most European Union countries use the Euro (€). Some countries use multiple currencies or have adopted foreign currencies for daily transactions.

Country flags are designed with specific colors, symbols, and patterns that often reflect a nation's history, culture, and values. Common elements include stripes (representing unity or historical events), stars (symbolizing states or aspirations), crosses (religious heritage), and unique emblems. Our tool displays high-resolution flag images so you can appreciate each flag's design details.

A country is a sovereign state with full control over its internal and external affairs, recognized by the international community. A territory (or dependent territory) is a region that is governed by another sovereign state but maintains some degree of local autonomy. Examples include Greenland (territory of Denmark), Puerto Rico (territory of the United States), and French Guiana (overseas department of France).

Our Country Facts tool provides quick access to geographical information including a country's region, subregion, area, landlocked status, and neighboring countries. You can also click the "OpenStreetMap" or "Google Maps" buttons to view the country on an interactive map. For deeper research, the tool displays time zones, coordinates, and border information.