The world is a wonderful collection of cultures, characters, languages, and beliefs, illustrated by nations all over the continents.
According to the United Nations, there are 195 countries in the world today. This includes 193 member states of the UN and two observer states: the Vatican City and Palestine.
Although the count is easy to define, international recognition disputes and geopolitics interest this topic. So, read on to learn about the list of all the countries across continents:
Nigeria is famous for its large film industry, It is also an important economic power in the African continent.
2. Egypt
Egypt is known especially for its history and is associated with such sights as the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
3. South Africa
They called South Africa the Rainbow Nation, which boasts the culture, varied wildlife, and geographic features.
4. Kenya
Kenya is globally famed for its wonderful wildlife spectacular in Maasai Mara and Amboseli Parks.
5. Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country with several, captivating ancient churches hewn out of rocks and the only nation with its own calendar and clock.
6. Ghana
Ghana also known as the Gold Coast during the colonial era is well blessed with historical and cultural impacts.
7. Morocco
Morocco is a North African country that you may find African-influenced, Arab-influenced, and European-influenced.
8. Algeria
Algeria is the largest country in Africa with a mix of the Sahara desert and ruins of the Roman Empire.
9. Tunisia
Being famous for with Mediterranean shore and historical sites including Carthage, Tunisia is a combination of history and contemporary travel destination.
10. Sudan
Sudan is culturally diverse with a civilization that includes Nubian Pyramids and possession of both the Blue and White Nile.
11. Libya
The country is famous for its desert areas and archeological destinations as Leptis Magna which has been listed as the world heritage site.
12. Angola
Angola is endowed with good natural resources and its major resources include oil and diamond.
13. Cameroon
Cameroon is often referred to as 'Africa in miniature' due to the wide range of altitudes from rainforested to savannah.
14. Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has endowed itself in cocoa production along with booting beautiful cities such as Abidjan.
15. Uganda
The attraction that Uganda offers is wildlife with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
16. Rwanda
Rwanda is a country with a thousand hills and is popular for its post-conflict regeneration.
17. Tanzania
Having Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti National Park in the country, Tanzania is all about the exotic.
18. Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is the land of the geographic setting and cuts that mark the colonial phase of the Country such as Great Zimbabwe.
19. Zambia
The country straddles Victoria Falls with Zimbabwe and has rich wildlife, making Zambia one of the best places for a safari in Africa.
20. Mozambique
The country boasts of clear blue water, coral reefs, and also colonial buildings, especially in the capital city Maputo.
21. Botswana
Botswana enjoys a stable democracy and has recently gained popularity due to its conservation policies with the Okavango Delta, a World Heritage Site.
22. Namibia
Namibia is intended for lovers of various impressive landscapes, the Namib Desert, and the Treasury of Animals, Etosha.
23. Chad
Landlocked Chad is known for Lake Chad, which has supported civilizations for centuries.
24. Mali
The country has a rich history in an architectural sense, there are many ancient mosques and it has a rich musical culture.
25. Senegal
Like many African countries, Senegal, the capital of which is Dakar has colorful music, art, and culture.
26. Gambia
The smallest country in mainland Africa, Gambia is centered around the Gambia River.
27. Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is internationally recognized for its natural beauty, clean sandy beaches, glamorous tropical rain forests, and cultural background.
28. Liberia
Liberia is a country that has its own background; freed slaves from America established it.
29. Burkina Faso
This African nation is also culturally blessed and famous for the music, dance, and art of the tradition.
30. Niger
Niger is bordered to the north by Algeria and Libya and has some areas that fall within the Sahara desert and the city of Agadez that dates back to the early times.
31. Madagascar
Madagascar is the only place in the world where lemurs and baobab trees are found.
32. Eritrea
It is a place with historical port cities such as Massawa and many buildings that reflect the Italian fascist architecture.
33. Somalia
Somalia has been known for centuries as an important trading center between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia region.
34. Djibouti
Djibouti is a combination of desert and salt waters including the second most saline lake in the world, Lake Assal.
35. Mauritania
Mauritania is a nation of deserts and caravan trails, one of which is the historic city of Chinguetti.
36. Eswatini (Swaziland)
One of Africa’s smallest countries, Eswatini is rich in tradition and wildlife.
37. Lesotho
Renowned for spectacular views and scenery, it has activities such as winter activities like ski or hiking.
38. Malawi
Malawi has friendly people and a stunning Lake Malawi with beautiful beaches and unique fish.
39. Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is special in the way that it inhabits Spanish colonialism and African culture.
40. Comoros
This archipelago in the Indian Ocean is famous for its tropical beauty, diverse marine life, and production of ylang-ylang essential oil.
41. Cape Verde
Cape Verde is home to Creole language and music and splendid coasts.
42. Seychelles
Located in the Indian Ocean and comprising 115 islands, Seychelles is famous for luxury travel, exotic plant and animal species, and sand beaches.
43. Mauritius
The island displays a multicultural nature with African bougainvillea touches of Asian and European decor.
44. Central African Republic
This central African country is the fifth largest producer of coffee in the continent owning to its fertile soils it is also a landlocked country with tropical forests and wildlife.
45. Republic of the Congo
Famous for its production of rainforests and wildlife, the Congo is a region of high biological density.
46. Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Africa’s biggest nations known for its dense rainforests rich deposits of minerals and mountain gorillas.
47. Guinea
Guinea, having blessed natural reserves, owns both rainforests and waterfalls.
48. Guinea-Bissau
This small nation is one of the most biodiverse and famous for the Bijagós Archipelago.
49. Togo
Togo is a country endowed with lots of scenery and a rich culture based on traditional activities and celebrations.
50. Benin
Also famous for voodooism, Benin has a historical connection with the Dahomey Kingdom that once existed there.
51. São Tomé and Príncipe
The island country is famous for its tropical forest, cocoa growing, and quiet environment.
52. Gabon
Gabon is known for its rainforests and wildlife. It is a leader in conservation and offers stunning natural parks like Loango National Park.
53. Burundi
In this very small country, there is a lot of culture and beautiful places such as Lake Tanganyika.
54. South Sudan
South Sudan the youngest country in the world attained independence in 2011.
China is home to ancient history Great Wall and modern development.
56. India
Famous for its culture, festivals, and diversity this is the birthplace of yoga, Indian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
57. Japan
Some famous attractions include Mount Fuji and Structures in Kyoto Area.
58. South Korea
South Korea has advanced technology mixed with its ancient customs and beliefs.
59. Indonesia
It is the home of the universe’s largest chain of islands including more than 17,000 islands along with the world’s largest reptile.
60. Thailand
Being officially called the Kingdom of Thailand, this country is famous for its beautiful sea coasts, magnificent Buddhist temples, and mouthwatering foods.
61. Vietnam
Vietnam has beautiful scenery such as Ha Long Bay and the cultural aspect is dominated by its history.
62. Malaysia
Malaysia is a multicultural country with Malay, Chinese, and Indian origins.
63. Philippines
The country of the Philippines has over 7,000 islands, warm-hearted people, lovely sea and sand, and such wonders as the Chocolate Hills.
64. Singapore
This is a city-state that provides a financial center, a skyline, cleanliness, and efficient government.
65. Pakistan
Pakistan has the ruins of the Indus Valley civilization, the Mughal architecture, the city of Lions Lahore, and the city of Quaid-e-Azam Karachi.
66. Bangladesh
Beautifully located in greenery and awesome neighboring rivers, Bangladesh offers tourism with scenic wonders in its capital Dhaka.
67. Nepal
Nepal is home to Mount Everest also known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It has a trekking experience, archaeological sites, and a historical feel to the place.
68. Bhutan
Bhutan is famous as the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon This country rates Gross National Happiness higher than Gross Domestic Product
69. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is well famous for its tea gardens, beautiful sandy beaches, wildlife, and historic sites.
70. Maldives
Maldives is one of the fabulous tourist destinations with beautiful sandy beaches, beautiful over-waterside villa cottages, and beautiful coral gardens.
71. Mongolia
Mongolia has expansive steppes and it is a country of nomadic people bers.
72. Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s coincidence of cultures is an important and recognisable part of its history such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan.
73. Uzbekistan
With its Tapline legacy, and celebrating its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is known for cities like Samarkand and Bukhara.
74. Kazakhstan
The largest landlocked country in the world, Kazakhstan features vast steppes the newly industrialized Nur-Sultan city.
75. Kyrgyzstan
Famous for its stunning feeling of the mountains Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for tourists who like to trekking.
76. Tajikistan
Tajikistan is mostly toured by adventurers because of its hard terrain and the Pamir mountains and it is rooted in Persian style.
77. Turkmenistan
One can mention the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, as well as the architecture in Ashgabat along with the famous burning natural gas crater: the Door to Hell.
78. Armenia
Fauna and flora of Armenia Monasteries such as Geghard are evidence of Armenia’s ancient Christian tradition.
79. Georgia
Georgia is famous for wine, friendly people, and gorgeous scenery, and it is situated in the south of Europe on the border between Europe and Asia
80. Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is famous for its mud blowouts, the Caspian Sea, and some sci-fi-like architecture in Baku.
81. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state in the Arabian Peninsula with Mecca as well as Medina, the holy cities of Islam.
82. United Arab Emirates
It is a modern and wealthy country representing luxury and innovation and such cities as Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
83. Qatar
Qatar is a wealthy country located in the Persian Gulf area famous for its new building designs, the Museum of Islamic Arts.
84. Kuwait
Kuwait is famous for its oil resources, recently developed architecture, and beautiful culture.
85. Oman
Famous for stunning deserts, towering rocky hills, and breathtaking coastlines, Oman is an amalgamation of heritage and contemporary.
86. Yemen
Yemen boasts a rich history and stunning architecture, such as the old city of Sana’a and the mud-brick skyscrapers of Shibam.
87. Jordan
Ranked with the iconic city of Petra and the Dead Sea possibly the most famous attraction in the region Jordan is a perfect blend of both history and beauty.
88. Lebanon
Lebanon is home to one of the world’s most famous cuisines which include hummus and tabbouleh.
89. Syria
Syria has amazing passionately saturated cultural potential, including the ancient city of Palmyra and the ancient city of Aleppo.
90. Iraq
Closely referred to as Mesopotamia, Iraq is rooted in the guardians of the earliest civilizations.
91. Iran
This country is a cultural treasure thanks to its splendid poetry, delicious food, the Caspian Sea, and deserts.
92. Turkey
Turkey has symbols of the past appealing to many visitors such as Hagia Sophia in Istanbul and the so-called fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
93. Israel
Israel blends the history of the three major world religions with the highest technology.
94. Palestine
Palestine is an ancient country with the Holy Land and religious importance, its major city includes Bethlehem and Hebron.
95. Myanmar
Due to Myanmar's many ethnic groups and cultural diversity, it is among the best cultural tourism places.
96. Laos
This Asian country can boast of the Mekong River and stunning temples of Luang Prabang.
97. Cambodia
In Cambodia, there are beautiful beaches, and cities like Phnom Penh turn the country into an interesting place to visit.
98. Brunei
Although rather a small country, it is rather prosperous; throughout there are rainforests, palaces of the Sultan, and the influence of Islam.
99. Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has beautiful sandy beaches, diverse sea life, and culture influenced by both Portugal and the local population.
100. Bahrain
An island nation in the Gulf, Bahrain combines ancient history, including the Dilmun civilization, with modern attractions.
101. North Korea
The North is Pyongyang, with its large monolithic structures, the South boasts beautiful historical relics from its long but chequered past.
102. Cyprus
Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is geographically part of Asia but is culturally and politically tied to Europe.
103. Taiwan
Taiwan is a beautiful country located in East Asia, it is an island nation off the southeastern coast of China.
Popularly known for the arts and love, France entices tourists with famous sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
105. Germany
This country is known for castles, the Oktoberfest beer festival, and the Wall but it is also home to such philosophers and musicians.
106. Italy
Italy has the Colosseum in Rome, waterways in Venice, and the restoration of the Renaissance in Florence.
107. Spain
Spain is famous for its dances, especially Flamenco, beautiful Sea beaches, and historical cities including Barcelona and Madrid.
108. United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and includes places such as Big Ben, Edinburgh Castle, Stonehenge, and many more.
109. Portugal
Portugal is beautiful, if not for its Alfama district of Lisbon or the Douro Valley and beautiful coastlines, then for its age-old sailors and fishing legacy.
110. Netherlands
Popular for tulips, windmills, and canals, the Netherlands offers a package of traditions blended with innovative modernity.
111. Belgium
Famous for its chocolates, waffles, and medieval towns like Bruges, Belgium is also home to the EU and NATO.
112. Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for tourism, Alpine watches, and chocolates.
113. Austria
Austria is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, because of its music, especially Mozart, and the mountains.
114. Greece
Greece promises majestic sites such as the Acropolis, the best island destinations including Santorini, and of course philosophy, arts, and democracy.
115. Norway
It has fjords, northern lights, and Vikings, and Oslo, Norway is one of the most naturally vibrant countries on the planet.
116. Sweden
Sweden has both, liberal cities like Stockholm and untouched nature.
117. Denmark
Denmark is known for Copenhagen, Little Mermaid sculpture, and the Danes’ good quality of life.
118. Finland
Finland is famous for saunas, forests, and an incredible amount of lakes.
119. Iceland
Being a country with geysers, glaciers, and stunning volcanic terrains, Iceland appeals to tourists with a passion for nature.
120. Ireland
Ireland has green meadows and quaint pubs, famous attractions include the Cliffs of Moher and Dublin Castle.
121. Poland
Poland has a very interesting history, as well as very beautiful architecture, and the spirit of Warsaw.
122. Czech Republic
The Czech Republic boasts of Gothic spires, castles, and a rich beer heritage.
123. Hungary
Hungary’s capital is Budapest separated by the Danube River, it has numerous hot springs and historical landmarks.
124. Romania
Romania is a country of legends, we have castles in Transylvania, and the Carpathian mountains.
125. Bulgaria
Bulgaria has a beautiful black sea sandy coast, Roman remains, and colourful traditions.
126. Croatia
Croatia is famous for its Adriatic sea shore, and touristic cities such as the city of Dubrovnik.
127. Serbia
Serbia is a blend between tradition and modernity; between the active nightlife of the Serbian capital of Belgrade and ancient monasteries.
128. Slovakia
Slovakia has many attractions; castles, fairytales, magnificent medieval towns, and mountains the Tatra.
129. Slovenia
Slovenia has amazing lakes such as Bled, picturesque towns, and environmental conservation.
130. Montenegro
Montenegro itself boasts lovely coastal towns like Kotor all over its territorial waters.
131. Bosnia and Herzegovina
This country has received a blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influence.
132. Albania
Albania is gradually gaining popularity as a tourist destination that offers its guests strict, clean and attractive beaches as well as many monuments
133. North Macedonia
Famous for its historical and utmost attractions, Macedonia boasts of Ohrid Lake and Skopje tourist attraction sites.
134. Kosovo
Kosovo is relatively a young country with a lot of energy, beautiful mountains, and world heritage sites such as the old town of Prizren.
135. Estonia
Estonia is a country with medieval beauty incorporated with modern technologies.
136. Latvia
Latvia boasts of having natural sandy beaches, and great architecture in Riga, and the county is associated with the forest.
137. Lithuania
Amber coast of Baltic states and historic cities of Lithuania, such as Vilnius distinguish Lithuania.
138. Belarus
It is rich in forest and has Soviet architectural engravements too but has a beautifully set city like Minsk.
139. Ukraine
Ukraine provides vast steppes to explore, history and culture starting with the country’s capital Kyiv.
140. Russia
Russia extends through Europe and Asia you can find such famous cities as Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
141. Andorra
Andorra is a small state that attracts numerous tourists to ski, hike, and enjoy shopping without taxes.
142. Monaco
Monaco is a small country that is well known for casinos, the F1 Grand Prix, and the lifestyle of the State.
143. San Marino
San Marino is actually one of the oldest republics in the world and this country is located on the mountaintop offering a historical atmosphere.
144. Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is known for its castles, mountains that can be climbed, and its financial industry.
145. Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a mix of medieval history and modern finance.
146. Malta
Malta houses ancient structures, beautiful sandy shores, and a fusion of civilizations owing to its well-positioned location.
147. Vatican City
The world’s smallest country, Vatican City is the heart of Catholicism and home to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
The U.S. is home to varied cultures, geography, and inventions, it is the largest economy in the global economy.
149. Canada
It boasts about multiculturalism, hockey, and friendly people; Toronto and Vancouver are some of the cities that are considered to have the best quality of living.
150. Mexico
Mexico is alive in terms of culture with archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, delectable food, and beautiful tanned sandy beaches.
151. Guatemala
It is one of the most exhilarating places in the world in terms of culture which is a mix of Indigenous and Spanish.
152. Belize
Belize has a barrier reef, a great blue hole for scuba diving, and a rainforest in Central America.
153. El Salvador
El Salvador is endowed with an exquisite Pacific coast, active volcanoes, and a palette of coffee.
154. Honduras
The country can be best described as offering Mayan archaeological sites, reefs, and rainforests.
155. Nicaragua
Nicaragua has beautiful resources like the lakes, and especially the volcanoes.
156. Costa Rica
Well known for its rich flora and fauna, Costa Rica is focused on eco-tourism with its rainforests, sea coast, and Volcanoes.
157. Panama
The country has a modern and complex city like Panama yet it also has rainforest and beach areas.
158. Cuba
Popular for automobiles, enthusiasm for music, and the historic city of Havana, Cuba has everything to offer from culture to beach destinations.
159. Dominican Republic
Known for its beautiful Caribbean coastline, the Dominican Republic also has mountains and a vibrant culture.
160. Haiti
Eventful in history as the first African American country, Haiti boasts an outstanding land, cultural, and human face.
161. Jamaica
Known for reggae music and beautiful coastlines, Jamaica represents the culture and topography of the Caribbean region.
162. Trinidad and Tobago
It is home to a famous carnival and colorful society, but visitors will also find it has some great nature and coastlines.
163. Bahamas
The Bahamas is an archipelago of more than 700 islands with pretty blue and green waters and vibrant coral gardens, as well as expensive hotels.
164. Barbados
Barbados is an enactment of British imperialism and Caribbean hospitality.
165. Saint Lucia
Known for its Pitons, St Lucia presents spectacular geology, sandy shores and vibrant history.
166. Grenada
Grenada also called the Spice Isle is famous for its nutmeg, nature and gorgeous sand shores.
167. Antigua and Barbuda
Boasting 365 beaches, Antigua and Barbuda is a haven for beach lovers and yacht enthusiasts.
168. Saint Kitts and Nevis
This country is a perfect destination for lovers of landscapes, sea, sand as well as history.
169. Dominica
Popularly referred to as Nature Island Dominica is home to rainforests, hot springs, and amazing waterfalls.
170. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This country is a beautiful collection of islands renowned for yachting, sun beaches, and music.
171. Brazil
Home to remarkable carnivals, a magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue, the Amazon Basin, and legendary players in the football arena.
172. Argentina
Known for the dance tango, excellent wines, and the impressive glaciers of Patagonia this country has a rich and beautiful culture and nature.
173. Columbia
The country is diverse with features such as coffee farms, the Amazon basin, and the bustling capital of Bogota.
174. Chile
Chile occupies South America’s west coast; it has the Atacama Desert, the Andes mountain range, and the colorful Santiago.
175. Peru
Peru is home to the Amazon, the Andes Mountains, and colorful celebrations.
176. Ecuador
Ecuador claims the famous Galápagos Islands, Andes Mountains, and the colonial town of Quito.
177. Bolivia
The country is blessed with native arrogance, uniquely astounding Uyuni Salt Flats and mystifying Lake Titicaca.
178. Paraguay
Among the attractions of Paraguay are colonial cities, vast steppes, and the impressive Itaipu Dam.
179. Uruguay
Uruguay offers a combination of a Caribbean-style relaxed atmosphere and a growing wine industry alongside historical exhibits.
180. Venezuela
Venezuela, with Angel Falls, the world’s largest officially measured drop, has Caribbean Coastline, oil reserves of the country.
181. Columbia
Columbia is located in the northern part of South America, it borders both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
Fiji is a tropical destination of more than 300 islands, beautiful sandy coastlines, clean sea, and a friendly population.
183. New Zealand
New Zealand has its green indicating forests, mountains, and Māori.
184. Papua New Guinea
With a population of diverse and proud tribes, Papua New Guinea also has fascinating wildlife and mountains of ivories.
185. Samoa
This South Pacific tropical wonderland is stunning with white sand beaches, and waterfalls and is culturally rich.
186. Tonga
Tonga is an independent kingdom, that boasts impressive untouched sandy shores, clear waters, sea turtles, reef sharks, and humpback whales.
187. Vanuatu
Vanuatu has beautiful points of interest, such as geothermal Volcanoes, sunken ships, and lots of cultural celebrations.
188. Solomon Islands
Pristine is a wartime-associated destination with an incredible collection of WWII stories and typical Melanesian culture.
189. Kiribati
Kiribati is a place that still remains isolated from mass tourism and is severely affected by the impact of climate change.
190. Micronesia
Micronesia with its beautiful lagoons is a collection of islands where you can visit remains of the past, watch marine life, and study cultural history.
191. Palau
Best known for diving attractions such as the Jellyfish Lake and stunning coral gardens, it is also endowed with untouched geography.
192. Marshall Island
The Marshall Islands are beautiful with atolls and turquoise lagoons as well as being a relaxing island Chain.
193. Tuvalu
Tuvalu is a tranquil haven of coral atolls, traditional Polynesian life, and beautiful sunsets.
194. Nauru
Nauru is one of the world’s smallest countries and is most famous for phosphate mining but it provides a peaceful vacation destination.
195. Australia
Famous for its exclusive species of mammals, Australia is home to a variety of terrains, from outback regions to beautiful, spacious beaches.
