All Countries of the World: Flags, Capitals, and Fast Facts

The world is currently made up of 195 unique countries, each with its own story, people, and flag that represents who they are. In this guide, I’ve gathered all the countries of the world and their flags, along with quick facts about each nation, including their capital city, currency, official language, and the best time to visit.

Whether you’re planning a trip, studying geography, or simply love exploring new places, this list is your colorful window into the world.

1. Afghanistan

Quick Facts about Afghanistan:

• Continent: Asia
• Capital City: Kabul
• Currency: Afghani (AFN)
• Official Language(s): Pashto, Dari
• Famous For: Rug weaving, mountains, history on the Silk Road
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and September – October (milder weather)

2. Albania

Quick Facts about Albania:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Tirana
• Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
• Official Language(s): Albanian
• Famous For: Adriatic beaches, Ottoman towns like Berat
• Best Time to Visit: May – September for coast, April – June for cities

3. Algeria

Quick Facts about Algeria:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Algiers
• Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic, Tamazight (Berber)
• Famous For: Sahara Desert, Roman ruins, Mediterranean coastline
• Best Time to Visit: October – April (cooler desert temperatures)

4. Andorra

Quick Facts about Andorra:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Andorra la Vella
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Catalan
• Famous For: Duty-free shopping, Pyrenees skiing
• Best Time to Visit: December – March for skiing, June – September for hiking

5. Angola

Quick Facts about Angola:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Luanda
• Currency: Kwanza (AOA)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese
• Famous For: Oil, music (kizomba), Atlantic coastline
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (dry season)

6. Antigua and Barbuda

Quick Facts about Antigua and Barbuda:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: St. John’s
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Beaches (literally “365 beaches”), sailing culture
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (drier, less humid)

7. Argentina

Quick Facts about Argentina:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Buenos Aires
• Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Tango, Patagonia, steak, Iguazú Falls
• Best Time to Visit: October – December and March – May (spring/fall in Buenos Aires)

8. Armenia

Quick Facts about Armenia:

• Continent: Asia (South Caucasus)
• Capital City: Yerevan
• Currency: Armenian Dram (AMD)
• Official Language(s): Armenian
• Famous For: Ancient Christian monasteries, Mount Ararat views, brandy
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September – October

9. Australia

Quick Facts about Australia:

• Continent: Oceania
• Capital City: Canberra
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Official Language(s): English (de facto)
• Famous For: Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Opera House, unique wildlife
• Best Time to Visit: Varies — April – May and September – November are nicest in most cities

10. Austria

Quick Facts about Austria:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Vienna
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): German
• Famous For: Classical music (Mozart), alpine scenery, Christmas markets
• Best Time to Visit: December for Christmas feel, May – September for outdoors

11. Azerbaijan

Quick Facts about Azerbaijan:

• Continent: Asia (South Caucasus)
• Capital City: Baku
• Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
• Official Language(s): Azerbaijani
• Famous For: “Land of Fire,” mud volcanoes, futuristic Baku skyline
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

12. Bahamas

Quick Facts about the Bahamas:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Nassau
• Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Clear water, swimming pigs, luxury resorts
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (drier, less hurricane risk)

13. Bahrain

Quick Facts about Bahrain:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East/Gulf)
• Capital City: Manama
• Currency: Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Formula 1 Grand Prix, finance hub, modern skyline
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler Gulf weather)

14. Bangladesh

Quick Facts about Bangladesh:

• Continent: Asia
• Capital City: Dhaka
• Currency: Taka (BDT)
• Official Language(s): Bengali (Bangla)
• Famous For: Sundarbans mangrove forest, rickshaw culture, textiles
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, drier)

15. Barbados

Quick Facts about Barbados:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Bridgetown
• Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Beaches, Rihanna, rum culture
• Best Time to Visit: December – April

16. Belarus

Quick Facts about Belarus:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Minsk
• Currency: Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
• Official Language(s): Belarusian, Russian
• Famous For: Soviet-style architecture, forests, castles
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (milder temperatures)

17. Belgium

Quick Facts about Belgium:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Brussels
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Dutch, French, German
• Famous For: Chocolate, waffles, EU institutions
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September

18. Belize

Quick Facts about Belize:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: Belmopan
• Currency: Belize Dollar (BZD)
• Official Language(s): English (official), plus Kriol and Spanish widely spoken
• Famous For: Barrier reef diving, Mayan ruins, jungle
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

19. Benin

Quick Facts about Benin:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Porto-Novo (official), Cotonou (economic hub)
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Birthplace of Vodun (voodoo), stilt village of Ganvié
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (dry season)

20. Bhutan

Quick Facts about Bhutan:

• Continent: Asia (Himalayas)
• Capital City: Thimphu
• Currency: Ngultrum (BTN)
• Official Language(s): Dzongkha
• Famous For: “Gross National Happiness,” cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Best Time to Visit: March – May and September – November

21. Bolivia

Quick Facts about Bolivia:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (seat of government)
• Currency: Boliviano (BOB)
• Official Language(s): Spanish + many Indigenous languages (Quechua, Aymara, etc.)
• Famous For: Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Andes, Lake Titicaca
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (dry season in highlands)

22. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Quick Facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Sarajevo
• Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
• Official Language(s): Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
• Famous For: Mostar bridge, Ottoman-meets-European architecture
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

23. Botswana

Quick Facts about Botswana:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Gaborone
• Currency: Pula (BWP)
• Official Language(s): English (official), Setswana widely spoken
• Famous For: High-end safaris, Okavango Delta
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (dry season, good wildlife viewing)

24. Brazil

Quick Facts about Brazil:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Brasília
• Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese
• Famous For: Amazon rainforest, Rio Carnival, football
• Best Time to Visit: June – September in most regions (drier in many areas)

25. Brunei

Quick Facts about Brunei:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia, Borneo)
• Capital City: Bandar Seri Begawan
• Currency: Brunei Dollar (BND)
• Official Language(s): Malay
• Famous For: Oil wealth, mosques with gold domes, rainforest reserves
• Best Time to Visit: February – April (less rain)

26. Bulgaria

Quick Facts about Bulgaria:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Sofia
• Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
• Official Language(s): Bulgarian
• Famous For: Rose oil, Black Sea beaches, Orthodox monasteries
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (coast), December – March (ski)

27. Burkina Faso

Quick Facts about Burkina Faso:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Ouagadougou
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Music and film festivals, traditional villages
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

28. Burundi

Quick Facts about Burundi:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Gitega
• Currency: Burundian Franc (BIF)
• Official Language(s): Kirundi, French
• Famous For: Drumming traditions, Lake Tanganyika shoreline
• Best Time to Visit: June – August and December – January (drier windows)

29. Cabo Verde

Quick Facts about Cabo Verde:

• Continent: Africa (Atlantic islands)
• Capital City: Praia
• Currency: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese (official), Cape Verdean Creole widely spoken
• Famous For: Music (morna), volcanic islands, beaches
• Best Time to Visit: November – June (drier, less humid)

30. Cambodia

Quick Facts about Cambodia:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Phnom Penh
• Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR) (US dollars also widely used)
• Official Language(s): Khmer
• Famous For: Angkor Wat, Khmer cuisine, Mekong
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry season)

31. Cameroon

Quick Facts about Cameroon:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Yaoundé (political), Douala (economic hub)
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): French, English
• Famous For: Football culture, diverse landscapes (beach to rainforest to mountains)
• Best Time to Visit: December – February (drier in many regions)

32. Canada

Quick Facts about Canada:

• Continent: North America
• Capital City: Ottawa
• Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
• Official Language(s): English, French
• Famous For: National parks, Niagara Falls, multicultural cities
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (summer outdoor season)

33. Central African Republic

Quick Facts about the Central African Republic:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Bangui
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): French, Sango
• Famous For: Wildlife, dense rainforest, rural traditional cultures
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (drier period)

34. Chad

Quick Facts about Chad:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: N’Djamena
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): French, Arabic
• Famous For: Sahara landscapes, Lake Chad, desert culture
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

35. Chile

Quick Facts about Chile:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Santiago
• Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Easter Island
• Best Time to Visit: November – March for Patagonia (southern summer)

36. China

Quick Facts about China:

• Continent: Asia
• Capital City: Beijing
• Currency: Renminbi / Yuan (CNY)
• Official Language(s): Mandarin Chinese
• Famous For: Great Wall, Terracotta Army, giant manufacturing hubs
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and September – October (milder weather)

37. Colombia

Quick Facts about Colombia:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Bogotá
• Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Coffee, Cartagena old town, music (reggaeton, salsa)
• Best Time to Visit: December – March and July – August (drier windows in many areas)

38. Comoros

Quick Facts about Comoros:

• Continent: Africa (Indian Ocean islands)
• Capital City: Moroni
• Currency: Comorian Franc (KMF)
• Official Language(s): Comorian (Shikomori), Arabic, French
• Famous For: Volcanoes, ylang-ylang (perfume), coral reefs
• Best Time to Visit: May – November (drier, cooler)

39. Congo

Quick Facts about Congo (Republic of the Congo):

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Brazzaville
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Congo River culture, tropical rainforest, lowland gorillas
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (drier in many areas)

40. Costa Rica

Quick Facts about Costa Rica:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: San José
• Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Eco-tourism, volcanoes, rainforests, “pura vida” lifestyle
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

41. Côte d’Ivoire

Quick Facts about Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast):

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Yamoussoukro (official), Abidjan (economic capital)
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Cocoa production, music (coupé-décalé), modern Abidjan skyline
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (dry season)

42. Croatia

Quick Facts about Croatia:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Zagreb
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Croatian
• Famous For: Adriatic coast, Dubrovnik, island hopping
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (beach season, sailing)

43. Cuba

Quick Facts about Cuba:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Havana
• Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Classic cars, cigars, salsa music, colonial architecture
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

44. Cyprus

Quick Facts about Cyprus:

• Continent: Europe (geographically in Eastern Mediterranean)
• Capital City: Nicosia
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Greek, Turkish (north); English widely spoken
• Famous For: Beaches, ancient ruins, divided capital city
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

45. Czech Republic (Czechia)

Quick Facts about Czechia:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Prague
• Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)
• Official Language(s): Czech
• Famous For: Castles, beer culture, Prague old town
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September

46. Denmark

Quick Facts about Denmark:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Copenhagen
• Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
• Official Language(s): Danish
• Famous For: “Hygge,” design, cycling culture
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (mild, long daylight)

47. Djibouti

Quick Facts about Djibouti:

• Continent: Africa (Horn of Africa)
• Capital City: Djibouti
• Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
• Official Language(s): French, Arabic
• Famous For: Salt lakes, scuba diving with whale sharks
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (less extreme heat)

48. Dominica

Quick Facts about Dominica:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Roseau
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Rainforest hikes, hot springs, “Nature Island” branding
• Best Time to Visit: January – April (drier)

49. Dominican Republic

Quick Facts about the Dominican Republic:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Santo Domingo
• Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Punta Cana beaches, merengue/bachata, baseball talent
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry, sunny beach weather)

50. North Korea (DPRK)

Quick Facts about North Korea (DPRK):

• Continent: Asia (East Asia)
• Capital City: Pyongyang
• Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
• Official Language(s): Korean
• Famous For: Closed society, mass parades, DMZ border with South Korea
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and September – October (mild seasons)

51. DR Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Quick Facts about DR Congo:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Kinshasa
• Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
• Official Language(s): French (official), plus Lingala, Swahili, others widely spoken
• Famous For: Rainforest the size of Western Europe, rare mountain gorillas, cobalt
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (drier in many regions)

52. Ecuador

Quick Facts about Ecuador:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Quito
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Spanish (official), Quechua and others regionally
• Famous For: Galápagos Islands, Andes, equator line
• Best Time to Visit: June – September in the highlands; December – May in the Galápagos

53. Egypt

Quick Facts about Egypt:

• Continent: Africa (with Sinai in Asia)
• Capital City: Cairo
• Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Pyramids of Giza, Nile River, ancient temples
• Best Time to Visit: October – April (cooler desert temperatures)

54. El Salvador

Quick Facts about El Salvador:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: San Salvador
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Surf beaches, volcano hiking, pupusas
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry season)

55. Equatorial Guinea

Quick Facts about Equatorial Guinea:

• Continent: Africa
• Capital City: Malabo (on Bioko Island); Ciudad de la Paz is being developed inland
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): Spanish, French, Portuguese
• Famous For: Bioko Island wildlife, Spanish-speaking Africa
• Best Time to Visit: December – February (less rain)

56. Eritrea

Quick Facts about Eritrea:

• Continent: Africa (Horn of Africa)
• Capital City: Asmara
• Currency: Nakfa (ERN)
• Official Language(s): Tigrinya, Arabic, English (working languages)
• Famous For: Italian-style Art Deco architecture in Asmara, Red Sea coast
• Best Time to Visit: October – March (cooler, drier)

57. Estonia

Quick Facts about Estonia:

• Continent: Europe (Baltic region)
• Capital City: Tallinn
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Estonian
• Famous For: Medieval old town, digital government / e-residency
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (milder weather, long days)

58. Eswatini

Quick Facts about Eswatini (formerly Swaziland):

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Mbabane (administrative), Lobamba (royal/legislative)
• Currency: Lilangeni (SZL)
• Official Language(s): Swazi (siSwati), English
• Famous For: Living culture/monarchy, traditional festivals, safaris
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (dry, cooler)

59. Ethiopia

Quick Facts about Ethiopia:

• Continent: Africa (Horn of Africa)
• Capital City: Addis Ababa
• Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
• Official Language(s): Amharic (working language nationally), many regional languages
• Famous For: Coffee origin story, rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, unique calendar
• Best Time to Visit: October – February (after the rains)

60. Fiji

Quick Facts about Fiji:

• Continent: Oceania (South Pacific)
• Capital City: Suva
• Currency: Fijian Dollar (FJD)
• Official Language(s): English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
• Famous For: Coral reefs, honeymoon islands, friendly hospitality
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier, less humid)

61. Finland

Quick Facts about Finland:

• Continent: Europe (Nordic)
• Capital City: Helsinki
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Finnish, Swedish
• Famous For: Saunas, Northern Lights, high quality of life
• Best Time to Visit: June – August for lakes/midnight sun; December – March for winter activities

62. France

Quick Facts about France:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Paris
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Eiffel Tower, wine, fashion, Riviera
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September (fewer crowds, good weather)

63. Gabon

Quick Facts about Gabon:

• Continent: Africa (Central Africa)
• Capital City: Libreville
• Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Rainforest wildlife (lowland gorillas), oil, Atlantic coast
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (drier)

64. Gambia

Quick Facts about The Gambia:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Banjul
• Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: River cruises, birdwatching, small size (you can cover a lot quickly)
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry season)

65. Georgia

Quick Facts about Georgia:

• Continent: Asia (South Caucasus; culturally also linked to Europe)
• Capital City: Tbilisi
• Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
• Official Language(s): Georgian
• Famous For: Wine (8,000-year tradition), mountain scenery, old Tbilisi
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September – October

66. Germany

Quick Facts about Germany:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Berlin
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): German
• Famous For: Engineering, beer culture, castles, Christmas markets
• Best Time to Visit: May – September, and December for Christmas markets

67. Ghana

Quick Facts about Ghana:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Accra
• Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
• Official Language(s): English (official), many local languages like Twi, Ga, Ewe
• Famous For: Gold, cocoa, Cape Coast Castle, Afrobeat/highlife culture, warm people
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (dry season; less rain, easier travel)

68. Greece

Quick Facts about Greece:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Athens
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Greek
• Famous For: Ancient ruins, Greek islands, olive oil, mythology
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September – early October (good weather, fewer crowds)

69. Grenada

Quick Facts about Grenada:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: St. George’s
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Nutmeg (“Spice Island”), beaches, diving
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

70. Guatemala

Quick Facts about Guatemala:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: Guatemala City
• Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
• Official Language(s): Spanish (plus many Indigenous Mayan languages)
• Famous For: Mayan ruins (Tikal), volcano hikes, colorful markets
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry season)

71. Guinea

Quick Facts about Guinea:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Conakry
• Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Mineral resources (bauxite), West African music traditions
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (dry)

72. Guinea-Bissau

Quick Facts about Guinea-Bissau:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Bissau
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese (official), Crioulo widely spoken
• Famous For: Bijagós Islands, wildlife, cashew exports
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

73. Guyana

Quick Facts about Guyana:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Georgetown
• Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Rainforest, waterfalls (Kaieteur Falls), new oil wealth
• Best Time to Visit: September – April (less rain overall)

74. Haiti

Quick Facts about Haiti:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Port-au-Prince
• Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)
• Official Language(s): Haitian Creole, French
• Famous For: Caribbean art, history as the first Black republic
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (drier)

75. Holy See (Vatican City)

Quick Facts about Vatican City:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Vatican City
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Italian (daily use), Latin (official for the Holy See)
• Famous For: The Pope, St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

76. Honduras

Quick Facts about Honduras:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: Tegucigalpa
• Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Bay Islands diving, Mayan ruins (Copán)
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season in most regions)

77. Hungary

Quick Facts about Hungary:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Budapest
• Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
• Official Language(s): Hungarian
• Famous For: Thermal baths, paprika, Danube river views
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

78. Iceland

Quick Facts about Iceland:

• Continent: Europe (Nordic)
• Capital City: Reykjavík
• Currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)
• Official Language(s): Icelandic
• Famous For: Volcanoes, glaciers, geothermal pools, Northern Lights
• Best Time to Visit: June – August for road trips; September – March for Northern Lights

79. India

Quick Facts about India:

• Continent: Asia (South Asia)
• Capital City: New Delhi
• Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
• Official Language(s): Hindi and English at the national level (plus many state languages)
• Famous For: Taj Mahal, spices, festivals, huge tech and film industries
• Best Time to Visit: November – March for most regions (cooler, drier)

80. Indonesia

Quick Facts about Indonesia:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Jakarta
• Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
• Official Language(s): Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)
• Famous For: Bali, volcanoes, rainforests, the world’s largest Muslim population
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (drier in many islands)

81. Iran

Quick Facts about Iran:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Tehran
• Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
• Official Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• Famous For: Persian carpets, ancient Persian Empire sites, poetry
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and September – October (mild weather)

82. Iraq

Quick Facts about Iraq:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Baghdad
• Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic, Kurdish
• Famous For: Mesopotamian history, Tigris and Euphrates rivers
• Best Time to Visit: October – April (summer heat can be extreme)

83. Ireland

Quick Facts about Ireland:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Dublin
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Irish (Gaeilge), English
• Famous For: Green countryside, pubs, music, literature
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (milder, longer daylight)

84. Israel

Quick Facts about Israel:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Jerusalem
• Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
• Official Language(s): Hebrew, Arabic
• Famous For: Historical/religious sites, Dead Sea, tech/startup scene
• Best Time to Visit: March – May and September – November

85. Italy

Quick Facts about Italy:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Rome
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Italian
• Famous For: Pizza, pasta, Rome/Florence/Venice, fashion
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

86. Jamaica

Quick Facts about Jamaica:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Kingston
• Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
• Official Language(s): English (official), Jamaican Patois widely spoken
• Famous For: Reggae (Bob Marley), Blue Mountain coffee, beaches
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

87. Japan

Quick Facts about Japan:

• Continent: Asia (East Asia)
• Capital City: Tokyo
• Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
• Official Language(s): Japanese
• Famous For: Technology, sushi, bullet trains, cherry blossoms
• Best Time to Visit: March – April (cherry blossom) and October – November (autumn leaves)

88. Jordan

Quick Facts about Jordan:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Amman
• Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Petra, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum desert
• Best Time to Visit: March – May and September – November (not too hot)

89. Kazakhstan

Quick Facts about Kazakhstan:

• Continent: Asia (Central Asia)
• Capital City: Astana
• Currency: Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
• Official Language(s): Kazakh, Russian
• Famous For: Vast steppe, space launch site (Baikonur), nomadic culture
• Best Time to Visit: May – June and September

90. Kenya

Quick Facts about Kenya:

• Continent: Africa (East Africa)
• Capital City: Nairobi
• Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
• Official Language(s): English, Swahili
• Famous For: Safari tourism (Maasai Mara), long-distance runners, Rift Valley
• Best Time to Visit: July – October (Great Migration viewing)

91. Kiribati

Quick Facts about Kiribati:

• Continent: Oceania (Central Pacific)
• Capital City: Tarawa
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) and Kiribati Dollar (non-circulating)
• Official Language(s): Gilbertese (i-Kiribati), English
• Famous For: Low-lying Pacific atolls, traditional navigation, remote culture
• Best Time to Visit: June – October (drier, less humid)

92. Kuwait

Quick Facts about Kuwait:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East/Gulf)
• Capital City: Kuwait City
• Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Oil wealth, modern skyline, desert heat
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler months)
• 93. Kyrgyzstan

Quick Facts about Kyrgyzstan:

• Continent: Asia (Central Asia)
• Capital City: Bishkek
• Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
• Official Language(s): Kyrgyz, Russian
• Famous For: High mountain lakes (Issyk-Kul), nomad culture, yurt stays
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (mountain trekking season)

94. Laos

Quick Facts about Laos:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Vientiane
• Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
• Official Language(s): Lao
• Famous For: Buddhist temples, Mekong River, slow travel vibe
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

95. Latvia

Quick Facts about Latvia:

• Continent: Europe (Baltic region)
• Capital City: Riga
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Latvian
• Famous For: Art Nouveau architecture, Baltic beaches, forests
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

96. Lebanon

Quick Facts about Lebanon:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Beirut
• Currency: Lebanese Pound (LBP)
• Official Language(s): Arabic (with French and English widely used)
• Famous For: Food (hummus, tabbouleh), Roman ruins, Mediterranean coast
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – November

97. Lesotho

Quick Facts about Lesotho:

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Maseru
• Currency: Lesotho Loti (LSL), also South African Rand (ZAR) widely used
• Official Language(s): Sesotho, English
• Famous For: “Kingdom in the Sky,” mountain landscapes, pony trekking
• Best Time to Visit: October – April (warmer in highlands); June – August if you want snow

98. Liberia

Quick Facts about Liberia:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Monrovia
• Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: First African republic founded by formerly enslaved people, coastline
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (dry season)

99. Libya

Quick Facts about Libya:

• Continent: Africa (North Africa)
• Capital City: Tripoli
• Currency: Libyan Dinar (LYD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Sahara dunes, Roman/Greek ruins along the Mediterranean
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler desert climate)

100. Liechtenstein

Quick Facts about Liechtenstein:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Vaduz
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
• Official Language(s): German
• Famous For: Being tiny, alpine scenery, very high income
• Best Time to Visit: May – September for hiking; December – March for skiing

101. Lithuania

Quick Facts about Lithuania:

• Continent: Europe (Baltic region)
• Capital City: Vilnius
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Lithuanian
• Famous For: Medieval old towns, Baltic amber, baroque churches
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

102. Luxembourg

Quick Facts about Luxembourg:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Luxembourg City
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Luxembourgish, French, German
• Famous For: Banking, castles, “Little Switzerland” hiking area
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

103. Madagascar

Quick Facts about Madagascar:

• Continent: Africa (Indian Ocean island)
• Capital City: Antananarivo
• Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
• Official Language(s): Malagasy, French
• Famous For: Unique wildlife (lemurs), baobab trees
• Best Time to Visit: April – December (avoid peak cyclone season Jan–Mar)

104. Malawi

Quick Facts about Malawi:

• Continent: Africa (Southeast Africa)
• Capital City: Lilongwe
• Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
• Official Language(s): English, Chichewa widely spoken
• Famous For: Lake Malawi, friendly people (“The Warm Heart of Africa”)
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (dry season)

105. Malaysia

Quick Facts about Malaysia:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
• Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
• Official Language(s): Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)
• Famous For: Street food, Petronas Towers, rainforests and islands
• Best Time to Visit: Dec – March (east coast islands), June – Sept (west coast islands)

106. Maldives

Quick Facts about the Maldives:

• Continent: Asia (Indian Ocean)
• Capital City: Malé
• Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
• Official Language(s): Dhivehi
• Famous For: Overwater villas, honeymoon tourism, coral atolls
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (drier, calmer seas)

107. Mali

Quick Facts about Mali:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Bamako
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French (official), Bambara widely spoken
• Famous For: Historic Timbuktu, desert music traditions
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

108. Malta

Quick Facts about Malta:

• Continent: Europe (Mediterranean)
• Capital City: Valletta
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Maltese, English
• Famous For: Ancient temples older than the pyramids, clear blue water
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

109. Marshall Islands

Quick Facts about the Marshall Islands:

• Continent: Oceania (Pacific)
• Capital City: Majuro
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Marshallese, English
• Famous For: Coral atolls, WWII history, remote diving
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (drier)

110. Mauritania

Quick Facts about Mauritania:

• Continent: Africa (West/Northwest Africa, Sahara)
• Capital City: Nouakchott
• Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Sahara caravan towns, Banc d’Arguin National Park
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler desert months)

111. Mauritius

Quick Facts about Mauritius:

• Continent: Africa (Indian Ocean island)
• Capital City: Port Louis
• Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
• Official Language(s): No single official in constitution; English and French widely used, plus Mauritian Creole
• Famous For: Luxury beaches, multicultural mix (Indian/African/European/Chinese), honeymoon tourism
• Best Time to Visit: May – December (drier, cooler)

112. Mexico

Quick Facts about Mexico:

• Continent: North America
• Capital City: Mexico City
• Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Tacos, Mayan and Aztec ruins, beaches like Cancún and Tulum
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season in most tourist areas)

113. Micronesia

Quick Facts about Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia):

• Continent: Oceania (Pacific)
• Capital City: Palikir
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): English (national), plus local languages in each state
• Famous For: WWII wreck diving, remote islands, traditional navigation
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (less rain)

114. Moldova

Quick Facts about Moldova:

• Continent: Europe (Eastern Europe)
• Capital City: Chișinău
• Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL)
• Official Language(s): Romanian (often called Moldovan)
• Famous For: Wine cellars, monasteries, countryside
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (warm, harvest season in late summer/early fall)

115. Monaco

Quick Facts about Monaco:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Monaco (the city-state itself)
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Casinos, Formula 1 Grand Prix, luxury marina
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September

116. Mongolia

Quick Facts about Mongolia:

• Continent: Asia (East/Central Asia)
• Capital City: Ulaanbaatar
• Currency: Mongolian Tögrög (MNT)
• Official Language(s): Mongolian
• Famous For: Nomadic culture, Gobi Desert, horseback culture linked to Genghis Khan
• Best Time to Visit: June – September (short summer, more comfortable temperatures)

117. Montenegro

Quick Facts about Montenegro:

• Continent: Europe (Balkans)
• Capital City: Podgorica
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Montenegrin
• Famous For: Adriatic coastline, Kotor Bay, mountain scenery in a tiny country
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (beaches and sailing)

118. Morocco

Quick Facts about Morocco:

• Continent: Africa (North Africa)
• Capital City: Rabat
• Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
• Official Language(s): Arabic, Amazigh (Berber); French widely used
• Famous For: Marrakech souks, Sahara camel trips, tagine
• Best Time to Visit: March – May and September – November

119. Mozambique

Quick Facts about Mozambique:

• Continent: Africa (Southeast Africa)
• Capital City: Maputo
• Currency: Mozambican Metical (MZN)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese
• Famous For: Indian Ocean beaches, diving, seafood
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (dry, cooler)

120. Myanmar

Quick Facts about Myanmar (Burma):

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Naypyidaw
• Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
• Official Language(s): Burmese
• Famous For: Bagan temples, Inle Lake, traditional longyi clothing
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

121. Namibia

Quick Facts about Namibia:

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Windhoek
• Currency: Namibian Dollar (NAD), South African Rand (ZAR) also accepted
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Red dunes of Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, safari in Etosha
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (dry season, best wildlife viewing)

122. Nauru

Quick Facts about Nauru:

• Continent: Oceania (Pacific)
• Capital City: No official capital; government offices are in Yaren District
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Official Language(s): Nauruan, English
• Famous For: One of the world’s smallest countries, phosphate deposits
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (slightly drier)

123. Nepal

Quick Facts about Nepal:

• Continent: Asia (Himalayas, South Asia)
• Capital City: Kathmandu
• Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
• Official Language(s): Nepali
• Famous For: Mount Everest, trekking culture, Hindu and Buddhist heritage
• Best Time to Visit: October – November and March – April (clear trekking seasons)

124. Netherlands

Quick Facts about the Netherlands:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: Amsterdam (official capital); The Hague is the seat of government
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Dutch (plus Frisian regionally)
• Famous For: Canals, cycling, tulips, windmills
• Best Time to Visit: April – May (tulip season) and June – September

125. New Zealand

Quick Facts about New Zealand:

• Continent: Oceania
• Capital City: Wellington
• Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
• Official Language(s): English, Māori, NZ Sign Language
• Famous For: Lord of the Rings scenery, adventure sports, nature
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (Southern Hemisphere summer)

126. Nicaragua

Quick Facts about Nicaragua:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: Managua
• Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Volcano boarding, colonial towns like Granada, freshwater lakes
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry season)

127. Niger

Quick Facts about Niger:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa/Sahel)
• Capital City: Niamey
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Sahara landscapes, traditional Tuareg culture
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

128. Nigeria

Quick Facts about Nigeria:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Abuja
• Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
• Official Language(s): English (official), plus Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo widely spoken
• Famous For: Afrobeat/Nollywood, oil, Lagos energy
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (dry season)

129. North Macedonia

Quick Facts about North Macedonia:

• Continent: Europe (Balkans)
• Capital City: Skopje
• Currency: Macedonian Denar (MKD)
• Official Language(s): Macedonian (plus Albanian regionally)
• Famous For: Lake Ohrid, Balkan food, Ottoman/Balkan mix in architecture
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

130. Norway

Quick Facts about Norway:

• Continent: Europe (Nordic)
• Capital City: Oslo
• Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
• Official Language(s): Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk); Sami recognized regionally
• Famous For: Fjords, Northern Lights, very high standard of living
• Best Time to Visit: June – August (fjords, midnight sun); September – March (Northern Lights)

131. Oman

Quick Facts about Oman:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East, Arabian Peninsula)
• Capital City: Muscat
• Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Desert forts, wadis (oases), Indian Ocean coastline
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler Gulf weather)

132. Pakistan

Quick Facts about Pakistan:

• Continent: Asia (South Asia)
• Capital City: Islamabad
• Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
• Official Language(s): Urdu (national), English (official), many regional languages
• Famous For: Himalayan mountains (K2), Mughal architecture, spicy street food
• Best Time to Visit: October – March for lowland cities; May – September for mountain trekking

133. Palau

Quick Facts about Palau:

• Continent: Oceania (Pacific)
• Capital City: Ngerulmud
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Palauan, English
• Famous For: World-class scuba diving, Rock Islands, jellyfish lakes
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (drier)

134. Panama

Quick Facts about Panama:

• Continent: North America (Central America)
• Capital City: Panama City
• Currency: Balboa (PAB) and US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Panama Canal, skyline plus rainforest right next door
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry season)

135. Papua New Guinea

Quick Facts about Papua New Guinea:

• Continent: Oceania
• Capital City: Port Moresby
• Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
• Official Language(s): English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
• Famous For: Tribal cultures, bird-of-paradise wildlife, rugged jungles
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier in many areas)

136. Paraguay

Quick Facts about Paraguay:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Asunción
• Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)
• Official Language(s): Spanish, Guaraní
• Famous For: Mate/tereré culture, landlocked rivers, bilingual identity
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (cooler, less humid)

137. Peru

Quick Facts about Peru:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Lima
• Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
• Official Language(s): Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (and others in the Andes/Amazon)
• Famous For: Machu Picchu, Andes, ceviche
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (dry season in the Andes)

138. Philippines

Quick Facts about the Philippines:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Manila (Metro Manila)
• Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
• Official Language(s): Filipino, English
• Famous For: Tropical islands, beaches like Palawan and Boracay, karaoke culture
• Best Time to Visit: December – May (dry season in most islands)

139. Poland

Quick Facts about Poland:

• Continent: Europe (Central Europe)
• Capital City: Warsaw
• Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN)
• Official Language(s): Polish
• Famous For: Medieval old towns, WWII history, pierogi
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (warm), December for Christmas markets

140. Portugal

Quick Facts about Portugal:

• Continent: Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
• Capital City: Lisbon
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese
• Famous For: Pastéis de nata, fado music, Algarve coast
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

141. Qatar

Quick Facts about Qatar:

• Continent: Asia (Gulf/Middle East)
• Capital City: Doha
• Currency: Qatari Riyal (QAR)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Futuristic skyline, hosting major sports events, gas wealth
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (not insanely hot)

142. Romania

Quick Facts about Romania:

• Continent: Europe (Eastern Europe/Balkans border)
• Capital City: Bucharest
• Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
• Official Language(s): Romanian
• Famous For: Transylvania castles, Carpathian mountains, painted monasteries
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

143. Russia

Quick Facts about Russia:

• Continent: Europe / Asia (transcontinental)
• Capital City: Moscow
• Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
• Official Language(s): Russian
• Famous For: Size (largest country), Siberia, Red Square, literature
• Best Time to Visit: May – September for most cities (winter is extremely cold)

144. Rwanda

Quick Facts about Rwanda:

• Continent: Africa (East/Central Africa)
• Capital City: Kigali
• Currency: Rwandan Franc (RWF)
• Official Language(s): Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili
• Famous For: Mountain gorillas, clean and organized capital, recovery story
• Best Time to Visit: June – September and December – February (dry seasons)

145. Saint Kitts and Nevis

Quick Facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Basseterre
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Volcano hiking, quiet luxury resorts
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (dry)

146. Saint Lucia

Quick Facts about Saint Lucia:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Castries
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English (official), Saint Lucian Creole French widely spoken
• Famous For: The Pitons (twin volcanic peaks), honeymoon resorts
• Best Time to Visit: December – April

147. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Quick Facts about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Kingstown
• Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Sailing, private islands, volcano trekking
• Best Time to Visit: December – April

148. Samoa

Quick Facts about Samoa:

• Continent: Oceania (South Pacific)
• Capital City: Apia
• Currency: Samoan Tālā (WST)
• Official Language(s): Samoan, English
• Famous For: Traditional Polynesian culture, waterfalls, blowholes
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier, less humid)

149. San Marino

Quick Facts about San Marino:

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: San Marino
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Italian
• Famous For: One of the world’s oldest republics, hilltop castles
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September

150. Sao Tome and Principe

Quick Facts about Sao Tome and Principe:

• Continent: Africa (Gulf of Guinea islands)
• Capital City: São Tomé
• Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN)
• Official Language(s): Portuguese
• Famous For: Chocolate/cocoa history, untouched beaches, volcanic peaks
• Best Time to Visit: June – September and December – February (drier windows)

151. Saudi Arabia

Quick Facts about Saudi Arabia:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East, Arabian Peninsula)
• Capital City: Riyadh
• Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Mecca and Medina (Islam’s holiest cities), deserts, oil wealth
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler)

152. Senegal

Quick Facts about Senegal:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Dakar
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French (official), Wolof widely spoken
• Famous For: Music (Mbalax), Goree Island history, pink lake (Lac Rose)
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry season)

153. Serbia

Quick Facts about Serbia:

• Continent: Europe (Balkans)
• Capital City: Belgrade
• Currency: Serbian Dinar (RSD)
• Official Language(s): Serbian
• Famous For: Belgrade nightlife, rakija (fruit brandy), monasteries
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

154. Seychelles

Quick Facts about Seychelles:

• Continent: Africa (Indian Ocean islands)
• Capital City: Victoria (on Mahé)
• Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
• Official Language(s): Seychellois Creole, English, French
• Famous For: White-sand beaches, granite boulders, honeymoon escapes
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and October – November (calmer seas)

155. Sierra Leone

Quick Facts about Sierra Leone:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Freetown
• Currency: Sierra Leonean Leone (SLE)
• Official Language(s): English (official), Krio widely spoken
• Famous For: Beaches, diamonds, resilience after civil war
• Best Time to Visit: November – April (dry)

156. Singapore

Quick Facts about Singapore:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Singapore
• Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
• Official Language(s): English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
• Famous For: Cleanliness, hawker food, Marina Bay Sands, Changi Airport
• Best Time to Visit: February – April (slightly less rain and haze)

157. Slovakia

Quick Facts about Slovakia:

• Continent: Europe (Central Europe)
• Capital City: Bratislava
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Slovak
• Famous For: Castles, Tatra Mountains, old towns along the Danube
• Best Time to Visit: May – September, December for Christmas markets/ski

158. Slovenia

Quick Facts about Slovenia:

• Continent: Europe (Central Europe/Balkans)
• Capital City: Ljubljana
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Slovene
• Famous For: Lake Bled, green tourism, caves
• Best Time to Visit: May – September

159. Solomon Islands

Quick Facts about the Solomon Islands:

• Continent: Oceania (South Pacific)
• Capital City: Honiara
• Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
• Official Language(s): English (official), many local languages
• Famous For: WWII history, coral reefs, traditional Pacific village life
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier)

160. Somalia

Quick Facts about Somalia:

• Continent: Africa (Horn of Africa)
• Capital City: Mogadishu
• Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
• Official Language(s): Somali, Arabic
• Famous For: Long Indian Ocean coastline, frankincense history, camel culture
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (cooler stretch)

161. South Africa

Quick Facts about South Africa:

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
• Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
• Official Language(s): 11 official languages including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
• Famous For: Wildlife safaris, Cape Town scenery, wine, history of apartheid and freedom
• Best Time to Visit: May – September for safaris; November – March for Cape Town beaches

162. South Korea

Quick Facts about South Korea:

• Continent: Asia (East Asia)
• Capital City: Seoul
• Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
• Official Language(s): Korean
• Famous For: K-pop, tech, street food, super-fast internet
• Best Time to Visit: April – May (cherry blossoms) and October (fall colors)

163. South Sudan

Quick Facts about South Sudan:

• Continent: Africa (East/Central Africa)
• Capital City: Juba
• Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: World’s newest widely recognized country (independence in 2011), Nile wetlands
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (drier, slightly cooler)

164. Spain

Quick Facts about Spain:

• Continent: Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
• Capital City: Madrid
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Official Language(s): Spanish (Castilian), plus co-official regional languages
• Famous For: Tapas, Barcelona/Gaudí, flamenco, beaches
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

165. Sri Lanka

Quick Facts about Sri Lanka:

• Continent: Asia (South Asia, Indian Ocean)
• Capital City: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (official), Colombo (commercial)
• Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
• Official Language(s): Sinhala, Tamil
• Famous For: Tea, trains through the hills, beaches, ancient ruins
• Best Time to Visit: Depends on coast you find yourself. If you are in the West/South area, December to March is ideal. If you are in the East, then May to September is perfect.

166. State of Palestine

Quick Facts about the State of Palestine:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Administrative Centers: Ramallah (West Bank), Gaza City (Gaza Strip)
• Currency: Israeli Shekel (ILS) widely used; Jordanian Dinar (JOD) and US Dollar also circulate
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Jerusalem/holy sites, historic Bethlehem, political struggle
• Best Time to Visit: March – May and September – November

167. Sudan

Quick Facts about Sudan:

• Continent: Africa (North/East Africa)
• Capital City: Khartoum
• Currency: Sudanese Pound (SDG)
• Official Language(s): Arabic, English
• Famous For: Nubian pyramids, Nile River, desert culture
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler)

168. Suriname

Quick Facts about Suriname:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Paramaribo
• Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
• Official Language(s): Dutch
• Famous For: Amazon rainforest, Dutch-Caribbean mix, wooden colonial buildings
• Best Time to Visit: February – April and August – November (less rain gaps)

169. Sweden

Quick Facts about Sweden:

• Continent: Europe (Nordic)
• Capital City: Stockholm
• Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
• Official Language(s): Swedish
• Famous For: Design, ABBA, fika coffee culture, archipelago islands
• Best Time to Visit: May – September for long days; December for Christmas vibe

170. Switzerland

Quick Facts about Switzerland:

• Continent: Europe (Central Europe/Alps)
• Capital City: Bern
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
• Official Language(s): German, French, Italian, Romansh
• Famous For: Alps, chocolate, watches, banking
• Best Time to Visit: June – September for hiking; December – March for skiing

171. Syria

Quick Facts about Syria:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East)
• Capital City: Damascus
• Currency: Syrian Pound (SYP)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Ancient cities like Damascus and Aleppo, Crusader castles, Silk Road history
• Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn are traditionally best (mild), though travel conditions can be sensitive

172. Tajikistan

Quick Facts about Tajikistan:

• Continent: Asia (Central Asia)
• Capital City: Dushanbe
• Currency: Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
• Official Language(s): Tajik
• Famous For: Pamir Mountains, Silk Road passes, rugged trekking
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (mountain passes open, warmer)

173. Tanzania

Quick Facts about Tanzania:

• Continent: Africa (East Africa)
• Capital City: Dodoma (official); Dar es Salaam is the main commercial city
• Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
• Official Language(s): Swahili, English
• Famous For: Serengeti safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar beaches
• Best Time to Visit: June – October (dry season, Great Migration viewing)

174. Thailand

Quick Facts about Thailand:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Bangkok
• Currency: Thai Baht (THB)
• Official Language(s): Thai
• Famous For: Street food, islands, temples, nightlife
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler, drier in most of the country)

175. Timor-Leste

Quick Facts about Timor-Leste (East Timor):

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Dili
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): Tetum, Portuguese
• Population (Approx.): ~1.4 million
• Famous For: Newer independent nation (2002), diving, rugged mountains
• Best Time to Visit: May – November (dry season)

176. Togo

Quick Facts about Togo:

• Continent: Africa (West Africa)
• Capital City: Lomé
• Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
• Official Language(s): French
• Famous For: Lively markets, voodoo traditions, palm-lined coast
• Best Time to Visit: November – February (cooler, dry)

177. Tonga

Quick Facts about Tonga:

• Continent: Oceania (South Pacific)
• Capital City: Nukuʻalofa
• Currency: Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
• Official Language(s): Tongan, English
• Famous For: Polynesian monarchy, whale watching, laid-back islands
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier, humpback whale season)

178. Trinidad and Tobago

Quick Facts about Trinidad and Tobago:

• Continent: North America (Caribbean)
• Capital City: Port of Spain
• Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
• Official Language(s): English
• Famous For: Carnival, soca music, oil and gas economy
• Best Time to Visit: January – May (dry, after Carnival crowds if you want cheaper travel)

179. Tunisia

Quick Facts about Tunisia:

• Continent: Africa (North Africa)
• Capital City: Tunis
• Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
• Official Language(s): Arabic (French widely used)
• Famous For: Mediterranean beaches, Roman ruins, Sahara gateways
• Best Time to Visit: March – June and September – November

180. Turkey

Quick Facts about Turkey:

• Continent: Europe / Asia (transcontinental)
• Capital City: Ankara
• Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
• Official Language(s): Turkish
• Famous For: Istanbul, Cappadocia hot air balloons, Turkish cuisine
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

181. Turkmenistan

Quick Facts about Turkmenistan:

• Continent: Asia (Central Asia)
• Capital City: Ashgabat
• Currency: Turkmenistan Manat (TMT)
• Official Language(s): Turkmen
• Famous For: White marble cityscapes in Ashgabat, Darvaza “Gates of Hell” gas crater
• Best Time to Visit: April – May and September – October

182. Tuvalu

Quick Facts about Tuvalu:

• Continent: Oceania (Pacific)
• Capital City: Funafuti
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) and Tuvaluan Dollar (non-circulating)
• Official Language(s): Tuvaluan, English
• Famous For: One of the world’s least-visited countries, low-lying atolls, climate change risk
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier trade wind season)

183. United Arab Emirates

Quick Facts about the United Arab Emirates (UAE):

• Continent: Asia (Middle East/Gulf)
• Capital City: Abu Dhabi
• Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
• Official Language(s): Arabic (English widely used)
• Famous For: Dubai skyline, luxury tourism, desert + mega malls
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler Gulf weather)

184. United Kingdom

Quick Facts about the United Kingdom (UK):

• Continent: Europe
• Capital City: London
• Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
• Official Language(s): English (plus Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, etc. regionally)
• Famous For: Royal family, London landmarks, music, Premier League football
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (milder weather, long daylight)

185. United States

Quick Facts about the United States (USA):

• Continent: North America
• Capital City: Washington, D.C.
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Official Language(s): No official at federal level; English is dominant
• Famous For: Hollywood, national parks, tech, global pop culture
• Best Time to Visit: Depends where — May–June and September–October are safest bets for many places

186. Uganda

Quick Facts about Uganda:

• Continent: Africa (East Africa)
• Capital City: Kampala
• Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
• Official Language(s): English, Swahili
• Famous For: Mountain gorillas, source of the Nile, lush landscapes
• Best Time to Visit: June – September and December – February (dry seasons)

187. Ukraine

Quick Facts about Ukraine:

• Continent: Europe (Eastern Europe)
• Capital City: Kyiv
• Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
• Official Language(s): Ukrainian
• Famous For: Orthodox cathedrals, fertile farmland, Black Sea coast (historically)
• Best Time to Visit: May – September (warm), December for Christmas traditions

188. Uruguay

Quick Facts about Uruguay:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Montevideo
• Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Beaches (Punta del Este), calm lifestyle, strong social services
• Best Time to Visit: December – March (Southern Hemisphere summer)

189. Uzbekistan

Quick Facts about Uzbekistan:

• Continent: Asia (Central Asia)
• Capital City: Tashkent
• Currency: Uzbekistani So’m (UZS)
• Official Language(s): Uzbek
• Famous For: Silk Road cities (Samarkand, Bukhara), blue-tiled Islamic architecture
• Best Time to Visit: April – June and September – October

190. Vanuatu

Quick Facts about Vanuatu:

• Continent: Oceania (South Pacific)
• Capital City: Port Vila
• Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
• Official Language(s): Bislama, English, French
• Famous For: Volcano tourism, tribal culture, blue holes
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (drier, less cyclone risk)

191. Venezuela

Quick Facts about Venezuela:

• Continent: South America
• Capital City: Caracas
• Currency: Venezuelan Bolívar (VES)
• Official Language(s): Spanish
• Famous For: Angel Falls (world’s tallest waterfall), Orinoco River, oil reserves
• Best Time to Visit: December – April (drier in many regions)

192. Vietnam

Quick Facts about Vietnam:

• Continent: Asia (Southeast Asia)
• Capital City: Hanoi
• Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
• Official Language(s): Vietnamese
• Famous For: Street food (pho, bánh mì), Ha Long Bay, motorbike culture
• Best Time to Visit: If you are visiting the North, then October to April is great. As for the South, December to April is perfect. And last but not least, the best time to visit the Central Coast is February to August.

 

193. Yemen

Quick Facts about Yemen:

• Continent: Asia (Middle East, Arabian Peninsula)
• Capital City: Sana’a (internationally recognized), Aden (seat of government in practice at times)
• Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
• Official Language(s): Arabic
• Famous For: Ancient mud-brick cities, Red Sea and Arabian Sea coastlines, coffee history
• Best Time to Visit: November – March (cooler, drier)

194. Zambia

Quick Facts about Zambia:

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Lusaka
• Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
• Official Language(s): English (official), many local languages like Bemba, Nyanja
• Famous For: Victoria Falls (shared with Zimbabwe), walking safaris
• Best Time to Visit: June – October (dry, best wildlife viewing)

195. Zimbabwe

Quick Facts about Zimbabwe:

• Continent: Africa (Southern Africa)
• Capital City: Harare
• Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar (reintroduced, but USD and other currencies widely used in practice)
• Official Language(s): 16 official languages including English, Shona, Ndebele
• Famous For: Victoria Falls, national parks (Hwange), Great Zimbabwe ruins
• Best Time to Visit: May – October (dry season, best safari conditions)