List of Countries in the World

The earth is divided into many different countries, with each possessing its unmatched uniqueness and qualities. Typically, all countries in the world are sorted out according to seven major continents; such as Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, and Antarctica. Note that Antarctica is, as of now, not considered to have any independent country; it is a continent as a whole. However, many claims have been made by countries all around the world on certain parts of Antarctica. Also note that Taiwan is not recognized as an independent country, as many of us believe. It is in fact taken to be a part of China. There are seven provinces which claim to be independent countries, but are actually set up by other recognized countries. Territories like Scotland, Wales, and England are all parts of the United Kingdom. All countries are well-known for their unique cultures, traditions, and natural resources.

General Facts of Some Countries

• In the list of the greenest countries in the world; Sweden, Norway, and New Zealand are few of the topmost.
• As of now, New Zealand is believed to be topping the list of the most peaceful country in the world.
• The country of Sweden is thought of having the most beautiful women in the world.
• The greatest countries in the world to live in are Sweden, Norway, and Netherlands when it comes to name a few.
• If you are thinking about the oldest country in the world; it is believed to be Iran, anciently referred to as Mesopotamia.
• The richest country in the world is reported to be Luxembourg, whereas the poorest country in the world is Zimbabwe, as per the GDP per capita standards.
• The biggest country in the world area wise is Russia, whereas population wise, it would undoubtedly be China.
• Vatican City is considered the smallest country in the world, as per present records.
• Surprising, Ethiopia is rated as the hottest country in the world.
• The countries with the highest literacy level are Georgia, Cuba, Estonia, etc.
• The top economy-friendly countries are believed to be Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
• The United States of America tops the list for the country with the highest number of airports, followed by Brazil and then Mexico.

Likewise, there are many other categories of the lists, showing the best aspects of a country.

List of Countries in the World by Continent

North America

• United States of America
• Canada
• Mexico
• Jamaica
• Dominica
• Grenada
• Barbados
• Haiti
• St. Kitts & Nevis
• Cuba
• Guatemala
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Dominican Republic
• Nicaragua
• Belize
• Trinidad & Tobago
• St. Vincent & the Grenadines
• Honduras
• The Bahamas
• St. Lucia
• Panama
• El Salvador
• Costa Rica

South America

• Chile
• Bolivia
• Ecuador
• Republic of Suriname
• Paraguay
• Venezuela
• Argentina
• Uruguay
• Brazil
• Guyana
• Peru
• Colombia

Asia

• Israel
• China
• Japan
• India
• Russia
• Indonesia
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• Afghanistan
• Iran
• East Timor
• Iraq
• Bahrain
• Yemen
• Kuwait
• Sri Lanka
• Laos
• Uzbekistan
• Turkey
• Cambodia
• North Korea
• South Korea
• Jordan
• Nepal
• Vietnam
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Kazakhstan
• Bangladesh
• Kyrgyzstan
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Mongolia
• United Arab Emirates
• Pakistan
• Union of Myanmar
• Oman
• Lebanon
• Maldives
• Turkmenistan
• Bhutan
• Philippines
• Brunei
• Qatar

Africa

• Togo
• Tunisia
• Zimbabwe
• Cape Verde
• Somalia
• Zambia
• Sudan
• Ethiopia
• Uganda
• Ivory Coast
• South Africa
• Benin
• Liberia
• Guinea
• Chad
• Mali
• Republic of the Congo
• Egypt
• Namibia
• Ghana
• Botswana
• Senegal
• Eritrea
• Lesotho
• Mauritius
• Central African Republic (CAR)
• Madagascar
• Nigeria
• Burundi
• Sierra Leone
• Morocco
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Seychelles
• Algeria
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Guinea-Bissau
• Niger
• Cameroon
• Swaziland
• Rwanda
• Comoros
• Mozambique
• Equatorial Guinea
• Angola
• Kenya
• Mauritania
• Gabon
• Libya
• Gambia
• Burkina Faso
• Malawi
• Tanzania
• Djibouti

Europe

• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• Armenia
• Albania
• Austria
• Andorra
• Cyprus
• Lithuania
• Poland
• Estonia
• Montenegro
• Germany
• Belgium
• Hungary
• Switzerland
• Italy
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Liechtenstein
• France
• Monaco
• Vatican City
• Azerbaijan
• Ukraine
• Greece
• Romania
• Finland
• Slovakia
• Bulgaria
• Moldova
• Republic of Macedonia
• Czech Republic
• Portugal
• Luxembourg
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Georgia
• Netherlands
• Denmark
• Norway
• Slovenia
• San Marino
• Serbia
• Spain
• Latvia
• Malta
• Croatia

Oceania

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Palau
• Marshall Islands
• Tonga
• Micronesia
• Tuvalu
• Papua New Guinea
• Kiribati
• Samoa
• Nauru
• Vanuatu
• Solomon Islands
• Fiji

List of Countries in the World by Population

The following list contains only 20 of the most populated countries in the world.

• People's Republic of China
• United States of America
• Brazil
• India
• Bangladesh
• Nigeria
• Indonesia
• Ethiopia
• Philippines
• Turkey
• Mexico
• Japan
• Germany
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Iran
• Vietnam
• France
• Egypt
• Pakistan
• Russia

If you have any interesting facts to share about any of the countries, do feel to leave a note in the comment box. Note that the lists above are not in any particular order.