Where Should I Live (Since 2014 - Updated to 2024)

Since 2014 - Updated to 2024

　　Nowadays, more and more people have begun to work remotely. Have you ever considered moving to a new place to start over? This test will advise you where on earth you should live. Your answers will enable our banks of computers to super-intelligently to choose the country that exactly fits...

• China12311209150????????The Land of Nine Provinces中国18°10′N ~ 53°33′N, 73°40′E ~ 135°2′ECapitalBeijingPopulation1,452,360,000Area(km²)9,596,960CurrencyRenminbi (¥)National AnthemMarch of the VolunteersWelcome to the most interesting country on the planet. China is the third most visited country in the world. It has the world’s largest population and superb historical relics — including the world’s longest wall./uploadsare/geography/images/1.png
• India23310202151????????The Land of Diversityभारत6°44′N ~ 35°30′N, 68°7′E ~ 97°25′ECapitalNew DelhiPopulation1,417,170,000Area(km²)3,287,263CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)National AnthemJana Gana ManaA rich amalgam of, well — everything! India is vast and has fascinating religions, 438 languages and awesome architecture. Here are truly profound depths of history and culture. And the Taj Mahal really is more majestic and bigger than you think!/uploadsare/geography/images/2.png
• United States13101200110????????The Land of OpportunityUnited States18°55′N ~ 71°23′N, 66°57′W ~ 172°27′ECapitalWashington, D.C.Population338,290,000Area(km²)9,833,520CurrencyUS Dollar ($)National AnthemThe Star-Spangled BannerThis vast country is not the America of TV and the movies; it is complex and diverse. From its big cities to its vast plains, from the Rockies to the reservations, the USA never fails to astound and delight./uploadsare/geography/images/3.png
• Indonesia23301100211????????The Emerald of the EquatorIndonesia11°S ~ 6°N, 95°E ~ 141°ECapitalJakartaPopulation279,130,000Area(km²)1,904,569CurrencyRupiah (Rp)National AnthemIndonesia RayaWith 18,110 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago. Straddling the Equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, if Indonesia’s tropical forests are too vast for you, Jakarta and Bali will welcome your wallet!/uploadsare/geography/images/4.png
• Brazil23101220110????????The Land of the Holy CrossBrasil5°16′N ~ 33°45′S, 34°47′W ~ 73°59′WCapitalBrasíliaPopulation216,420,000Area(km²)8,515,770CurrencyReal (R$)National AnthemHino Nacional BrasileiroFamous for its soccer and its Rio carnival, Brazil is the largest country in South America. Enjoy the bustle of São Paulo and the energy of Pernambuco, but remember the magnificent Amazon rainforest stands waiting./uploadsare/geography/images/5.png
• Russia02100200200????????The Land of the FirebirdРоссия41°11′N ~ 81°51′N, 19°38′E ~ 169°1′WCapitalMoscowPopulation146,020,000Area(km²)17,098,242CurrencyRussian Ruble (₽)National AnthemGosudarstvenny Gimn Rossiyskoy FederatsiiCovering one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited area, Russia’s best known sights are in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Russia has several of the world’s greatest museums; The Hermitage presents a glitteringly impressive collection./uploadsare/geography/images/6.png
• Japan13302209310????????The Land of the Rising Sunにほん24°N ~ 45°31′N, 122°56′E ~ 153°59′ECapitalTokyoPopulation125,680,000Area(km²)377,915CurrencyYen (¥)National AnthemKimigayoThe ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ is where the past meets the future. Cities are high tech, yet shacks sometimes squat beside condominiums. Japan has beautiful temples, landscapes and constant juxtapositions between old and new./uploadsare/geography/images/7.png
• Mexico23210100201????????The Land of the Shaking EarthMéxico14°32′N ~ 32°43′N, 86°42′W ~ 118°22′WCapitalMexico CityPopulation131,560,000Area(km²)1,964,375CurrencyMexican Peso ($)National AnthemHimno Nacional MexicanoThis nation has beautiful beach resorts, profound archaeology and pyramids, museums and haciendas. And then there are its cities — don’t miss Mexico City and Acapulco. Visit the northern interior to get off the beaten track./uploadsare/geography/images/8.png
• Philippines23301110310????????The Pearl of the Orient SeasPilipinas4°23′N ~ 21°7′N, 116°55′E ~ 126°36′ECapitalManilaPopulation117,100,000Area(km²)300,000CurrencyPhilippine Peso (₱)National AnthemLupang HinirangOnce you’ve absorbed vibrant Manila and dived among coral reefs, head off to Tagaytay. Here near Taal Volcano, the weather’s cool; no wonder it’s a favourite getaway for Filipinos who’ve grown tired of their tropics./uploadsare/geography/images/9.png
• Vietnam23311203210????????The Land of the Blue DragonViệt Nam8°30′N ~ 23°22′N, 102°8′E ~ 109°30′ECapitalHanoiPopulation98,930,000Area(km²)331,210CurrencyVietnamese Dong (₫)National AnthemTiến Quân CaThe 1960s war was one of this land’s many, but it was the most brutal. Ho Chi Minh City is the economic centre — formerly Saigon. Visit Phan Thiet, ‘the resort capital’ with its wonderful Mui Ne beach./uploadsare/geography/images/10.png
• Egypt21201101200????????The Gift of the Nileمصر21°45′N ~ 31°45′N, 24°45′E ~ 36°52′ECapitalCairoPopulation107,770,000Area(km²)1,001,450CurrencyEgyptian Pound (E£)National AnthemBilady, Bilady, BiladyValleys at Luxor; Temples at Abu Simbel, and Palaces at Karnak; and there’s so much more. Near Cairo at Giza, Khufu’s Pyramid is one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Ancient World’, and the Great Sphinx looks on./uploadsare/geography/images/11.png
• Germany12312200200????????The Land of Poets and ThinkersDeutschland47°16′N ~ 55°3′N, 5°52′E ~ 15°2′ECapitalBerlinPopulation83,190,000Area(km²)357,022CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemDeutschlandliedKnown for its precision engineering and industriousness, Germany is equally admired for its old-world charm. Of its historic cities, Munich is a must-see. And don’t miss Berlin, medieval Bremen, Hamburg, Cologne and the picturesque Rhineland./uploadsare/geography/images/12.png
• Turkey22210101210????????The Cradle of CivilizationTürkiye35°49′N ~ 42°6′N, 25°40′E ~ 44°48′ECapitalAnkaraPopulation86,010,000Area(km²)783,562CurrencyTurkish Lira (₺)National Anthemİstiklâl MarşıFrom the dome-and-minaret skyline of Istanbul, to its coast-side Roman ruins, Turkey is enchanting. Its beaches are best May to October — try Patara, it’s outstanding. Look forward to hot sunshine, friendly locals and reasonable prices./uploadsare/geography/images/13.png
• Thailand23210203200????????The Land of Smilesประเทศไทย5°37′N ~ 20°27′N, 97°22′E ~ 105°37′ECapitalBangkokPopulation71,950,000Area(km²)513,120CurrencyThai Baht (฿)National AnthemPhleng Chat ThaiWith its excellent cuisine, tropical climate and beautiful beaches, Thailand is fragrantly beautiful. Bangkok is the bustling, frenetic capital, but don’t miss the historical city of Ayutthaya, and the ancient capital of Siam; Chiang Mai./uploadsare/geography/images/14.png
• France12211200210????????The Land of RomanceFrance41°N ~ 51°5′N, 4°46′W ~ 8°14′ECapitalParisPopulation67,940,000Area(km²)643,801CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemLa MarseillaiseFrance is the world’s popular destination. Renowned for its gastronomy —particularly its wine — French history, culture and fashion reign supreme. All you might need is Paris, but at least fit in Versailles, the Riviera and the Loire./uploadsare/geography/images/15.png
• United Kingdom13301200201????????The Land of GentlemenUnited Kingdom49°56′N ~ 60°51′N, 8°5′W ~ 1°45′ECapitalLondonPopulation67,330,000Area(km²)243,610CurrencyPound Sterling (£)National AnthemGod Save the KingThe UK possesses a fascinating history and a dynamic modern culture — both keep the world enthralled. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves; in London’s Westminster, it feels as if Britain still has some power./uploadsare/geography/images/16.png
• Italy13301100211????????The City of ArtItalia36°38′N ~ 47°5′N, 6°37′E ~ 18°31′ECapitalRomePopulation59,070,000Area(km²)301,340CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemIl Canto degli ItalianiWith its diverse landscape, Italy can be described as mountainous —witness its Alps and Apennines. Central Italy exudes history and art. Let Rome show you the wonders of its Empire, and Florence lead you back to the Renaissance./uploadsare/geography/images/17.png
• South Africa22101120200????????The Rainbow NationSouth Africa22°8′S ~ 34°49′S, 16°28′E ~ 32°54′ECapitalPretoria, Cape Town, BloemfonteinPopulation60,600,000Area(km²)1,219,090CurrencySouth African Rand (R)National AnthemNational Anthem of South AfricaCape Town, South Africa’s ‘mother city’, accurately fulfils dreams of this land, and Table Mountain dominates. The Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at Agulhas, and the Garden Route enchants. In the north, ‘big five’ wild animals roam./uploadsare/geography/images/18.png
• South Korea03311109210????????The Land of the Hermit Kingdom대한민국33°6′N ~ 38°35′N, 125°4′E ~ 129°35′ECapitalSeoulPopulation51,830,000Area(km²)99,720CurrencySouth Korean Won (₩)National AnthemAegukgaVisit Seoul’s imperial palaces; among them is Changdeokgung, where the past is entirely captivating. On Korea’s favourite Jeju Island, experience the eerie underground lava tubes. As for traditional cuisine, music and dance — it’s all joyously inescapable./uploadsare/geography/images/19.png
• Spain12212100200????????The Land of the Setting SunEspaña35°47′N ~ 43°47′N, 9°18′W ~ 3°19′ECapitalMadridPopulation47,420,000Area(km²)505,990CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemMarcha RealEurope’s exotic Spain is relaxed, and everywhere there’s vibrant music, folklore and festivities. Visit beautiful Madrid, the architectural wonder that’s Barcelona, and Pamplona’s ‘Running of the Bulls.’ Then, don’t forget evocative Seville and Granada./uploadsare/geography/images/20.png
• Ukraine02201200210????????The Breadbasket of EuropeУкраїна44°23′N ~ 52°22′N, 22°8′E ~ 40°13′ECapitalKyivPopulation43,810,000Area(km²)603,550CurrencyUkrainian Hryvnia (₴)National AnthemShche ne vmerla Ukrainy i slava, i voliaUkraine remains politically unstable — especially in the eastern, Russian-speaking areas. In the west, there’s European architecture and cuisine to enjoy. Kiev is a beautiful capital city, not least because of its Orthodox and Baroque heritage./uploadsare/geography/images/21.png
• Kenya23200110101????????The Cradle of MankindKenya4°40′S ~ 5°30′N, 33°53′E ~ 41°56′ECapitalNairobiPopulation54,030,000Area(km²)580,367CurrencyKenyan Shilling (Sh)National AnthemEe Mungu Nguvu YetuThere are terrorism risks — especially in some cities. But wonders never cease at Aberdare National Park. Here, over 250 bird species keep company with some awesome mammals. Meanwhile, Lake Nakuru can be a blur of pink flamingos./uploadsare/geography/images/22.png
• Argentina23111220110????????The Land of TangoArgentina21°46′S ~ 55°3′S, 53°38′W ~ 73°34′WCapitalBuenos AiresPopulation46,200,000Area(km²)2,780,400CurrencyArgentine Peso ($)National AnthemHimno Nacional ArgentinoBuenos Aires has 48 districts, or ‘barrios’ — La Boca is a favourite. The tango largely originated in the suburbs of this romantic city. For skiing and trekking, visit San Carlos de Bariloche in the foothills of the Andes./uploadsare/geography/images/23.png
• Poland02202200110????????The Land of FieldsPolska49°0′N ~ 54°50′N, 14°7′E ~ 24°9′ECapitalWarsawPopulation37,670,000Area(km²)312,685CurrencyPolish Złoty (zł)National AnthemMazurek DąbrowskiegoTake incredible Kraków slowly; this ‘cultural capital’ was Poland’s capital in the middle ages. Tragic Auschwitz is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In contrast, visit Karkonoski National Park for Śnieżka Mountain and other wonders./uploadsare/geography/images/24.png
• Algeria22101101110????????The Country of a Million Martyrsالجزائر18°58′N ~ 37°5′N, 8°40′W ~ 11°59′ECapitalAlgiersPopulation45,460,000Area(km²)2,381,741CurrencyAlgerian Dinar (دج)National AnthemKassamanThere are terrorism risks here, especially in desert and rural areas. In Algiers, walk in the UNESCO-listed Casbah, and experience the magnificent Bay of Algiers. Near Batna, see the Roman ruins of Timgad, and the vast Ghoufi Canyons./uploadsare/geography/images/25.png
• Sudan20100101110????????The Land of the Blackالسودان8°45′N ~ 22°0′N, 21°49′E ~ 38°34′ECapitalKhartoumPopulation46,900,000Area(km²)1,861,484CurrencySudanese Pound (ج.س.)National AnthemNahnu Djundulla DjundulwatanTravelling in Sudan outside Khartoum, Omdurman and the Northern State is dangerous. But do witness the confluence of the Blue and White Nile between Khartoum and atmospheric Omdurman. Here, Souq Omdurman is a wonderful highlight./uploadsare/geography/images/26.png
• Canada02102200210????????The Land of the Maple LeafCanada41°40′N ~ 83°6′N, 52°37′W ~ 141°0′WCapitalOttawaPopulation38,660,000Area(km²)9,984,670CurrencyCanadian Dollar ($)National AnthemO CanadaMontreal is the cultural heart of Canada’s francophone culture, so do take a stroll around Old Montreal. In Vancouver, you can enjoy the beach and ski down slopes on the same day. And don’t miss out Niagara Falls./uploadsare/geography/images/27.png
• Morocco22201101200????????The Western Kingdomالمغرب27°40′N ~ 35°55′N, 1°1′W ~ 13°10′WCapitalRabatPopulation37,340,000Area(km²)446,550CurrencyMoroccan Dirham (د.م.)National AnthemHymne ChérifienCasablanca is a favourite starting point. Its historic medina and huge mosque are highlights. Marrakesh offers the best of old and new: explore its souks and ruins. Djeema El Fna at dusk is not to be missed./uploadsare/geography/images/28.png
• Afghanistan11200101000????????The Graveyard of Empiresافغانستان29°23′N ~ 38°29′N, 60°31′E ~ 74°53′ECapitalKabulPopulation41,130,000Area(km²)652,230CurrencyAfghan Afghani (؋)National AnthemMilli SuroodTravel in Afghanistan can be very dangerous, so plan meticulously. See the magnificent tiled Blue Mosque in Mazar-e Sharif, then trek in Panjshir Valley — the route to Anjuman Pass. Band-e Amir National Park’s five turquoise lakes are entrancing./uploadsare/geography/images/29.png
• Peru23101210101????????The Land of the IncasPerú0°1′N ~ 18°21′S, 68°39′W ~ 81°20′WCapitalLimaPopulation34,050,000Area(km²)1,285,216CurrencyPeruvian Sol (S/.)National AnthemHimno Nacional del PerúIn Lima, the Centro Historico, Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Martin await you. Immerse yourself in pre-Columbian culture — you’re at the centre of the Inca Empire. And at Chavín de Huántar, 900BC pre-Incan history prevails./uploadsare/geography/images/30.png
• Saudi Arabia20101001110????????The Land of the Two Holy Mosquesالمملكة العربية السعودية15°46′N ~ 32°9′N, 34°36′E ~ 55°41′ECapitalRiyadhPopulation35,950,000Area(km²)2,149,690CurrencySaudi Riyal (﷼)National AnthemAn-Našīd al-Waṭanī as-SuʿūdīHere are the holy Muslim cities of Makkah and Madinah, to which all able Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage. Visit the ruined Nabataean city of Madain Saleh, and go to Abah — the kingdom’s remarkable mountain resort./uploadsare/geography/images/31.png
• Malaysia23211211201????????Truly AsiaMalaysia1°20′N ~ 7°15′N, 99°40′E ~ 119°20′ECapitalKuala LumpurPopulation33,490,000Area(km²)330,803CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (RM)National AnthemNegarakuHead straight for the Old Town; it’s the core of Kuala Lumpur and includes the historic Chinese commercial centre. The ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Penang, is the island with excellent cuisine and lots of colonial heritage./uploadsare/geography/images/32.png
• Australia13102220200????????The Land Down UnderAustralia10°41′S ~ 39°11′S, 113°9′E ~ 153°39′ECapitalCanberraPopulation26,180,000Area(km²)7,741,220CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)National AnthemAdvance Australia FairA good deal of Australia is geological wonders and parched ‘outback’ terrain. Relief comes in attractively cosmopolitan Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. And off the Pacific coast of Queensland, the world’s largest coral formation awaits you./uploadsare/geography/images/34.png
• Ivory Coast23210110110????????The Elephant CountryCôte d'Ivoire4°30′N ~ 10°44′N, 2°30′W ~ 8°36′WCapitalYamoussoukroPopulation28,160,000Area(km²)322,463CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (CFA)National AnthemL'AbidjanaiseThe old capital, Abidjan, remains the administrative centre, and nations maintain their embassies there. From the 1970s to the 1980s, Yamoussoukro was lavishly built on the site of the then president’s ancestral village. Isn’t this the world’s oddest capital?/uploadsare/geography/images/35.png
• Madagascar23101229200????????The Red IslandMadagasikara12°2′S ~ 25°35′S, 43°14′E ~ 50°27′ECapitalAntananarivoPopulation29,610,000Area(km²)587,041CurrencyMalagasy Ariary (Ar)National AnthemRy Tanindrazanay malala ô!Madagascar’s long isolation from its neighbouring continents has resulted in a unique mix of plants and animals — lemurs especially. There is no real tourist infrastructure in the capital, Antananarivo; that’s probably why ‘Tana’ is so attractive!/uploadsare/geography/images/36.png
• Sri Lanka23301113200????????The Pearl of the Indian Oceanශ්‍රී ලංකාව5°55′N ~ 9°50′N, 79°41′E ~ 81°53′ECapitalSri Jayawardenepura KottePopulation22,410,000Area(km²)65,610CurrencySri Lankan Rupee (Rs)National AnthemSri Lanka MathaTake a train up to Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, Kandy. The Temple of the Tooth houses the famous relic of Buddha. The conical mountain, Adam’s Peak, is well known for its ‘sacred footprint’ rock formation near the summit./uploadsare/geography/images/37.png
• Romania12202200100????????The Carpathian GardenRomânia43°37′N ~ 48°15′N, 20°15′E ~ 29°41′ECapitalBucharestPopulation19,030,000Area(km²)238,391CurrencyRomanian Leu (lei)National AnthemDeșteaptă-te, române!Transylvania is the most famous region, a land of medieval castles and towns; of dark forests and snowy peaks. Then there’s Moldavia; explore historical cities, medieval fortresses and churches. In contrast, bathe on the Black Sea Coast of Dobrogea./uploadsare/geography/images/38.png
• Chile12102120210????????The Land of PoetsChile17°30′S ~ 56°32′S, 66°25′W ~ 75°40′WCapitalSantiagoPopulation19,490,000Area(km²)756,102CurrencyChilean Peso ($)National AnthemHimno Nacional de ChileChile’s ribbon-like shape — 4,300 km long and averaging 175 km wide — might see you experiencing a widely varied climate. Viña del Mar is a beach highlight of the South Pacific, and above all rise the snow-capped Chilean Andes./uploadsare/geography/images/39.png
• Netherlands02302200201????????The Land of WindmillsNederland50°45′N ~ 53°33′N, 3°21′E ~ 7°13′ECapitalAmsterdamPopulation17,640,000Area(km²)41,543CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemWilhelmusWith over 16 million people on an area of just 41,543 km2, this is a densely populated country. The Netherlands has a wealth of cultural heritage and is famous for its painters, windmills, clogs, flat land and gorgeous Amsterdam./uploadsare/geography/images/40.png
• Belgium13312200111????????The Land of ChocolateBelgië (Dutch), Belgique (French), Belgien (German)49°30′N ~ 51°30′N, 2°32′E ~ 6°24′ECapitalBrusselsPopulation11,690,000Area(km²)30,528CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemLa BrabançonneBelgium has a very high rate of urbanisation, and an astonishing number of cities. Brussels, the unofficial capital of the EU, offers historic buildings, museums and galleries. Visit Bruges, the ‘Venice of the north’, and its medieval centre./uploadsare/geography/images/41.png
• Greece22201200300????????The Cradle of Western CivilizationΕλλάδα34°48′N ~ 41°45′N, 19°0′E ~ 28°30′ECapitalAthensPopulation10,360,000Area(km²)131,957CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemÝmnos eis tīn EleftheríanAthens was a provincial village when it was chosen in the 1830s to be Greece’s new capital. A city was built between and around the area’s ancient classical ruins. And all are at the crux of Classical Greek civilization./uploadsare/geography/images/42.png
• Czech Republic12202200010????????The Heart of EuropeČeská republika48°33′N ~ 51°3′N, 12°5′E ~ 18°51′ECapitalPraguePopulation10,49Area(km²)78,867CurrencyCzech Koruna (Kč)National AnthemKde domov můjPrague’s cobbled lanes lead to cathedrals, medieval buildings and to the city’s 9th-century castle. Almost undamaged by WWII, Prague is one of Europe’s most charmingly beautiful cities. Next, visit riverside Olomouc, the Republic’s 1,000 year-old university town./uploadsare/geography/images/43.png
• Somalia03102200211????????The Horn of AfricaSoomaaliya1°39′S ~ 11°58′N, 40°58′E ~ 51°25′ECapitalMogadishuPopulation17,597,511Area(km²)637,657CurrencySomali Shilling (Sh)National AnthemQolobaa CalankeedSomalia is currently a dangerous war zone. Fortunately, Somaliland is relatively safe. Hargeisa, its capital, is cosmopolitan with a rich cultural history. Coastal Zeila is an historic port that’s full of mosques and picturesquely distressed colonial buildings./uploadsare/geography/images/44.png
• Portugal12202200211????????The Land of DiscoveriesPortugal36°57′N ~ 42°9′N, 9°30′W ~ 6°11′WCapitalLisbonPopulation10,379,007Area(km²)92,090CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemA PortuguesaPortugal is 900 years old, and in all that time it has retained the same borders. In the capital, Lisbon, explore Alfama’s medieval tangle of streets and alleys. Next, your glamorous, cost-effective beach retreat: the clean, sparkling Algarve./uploadsare/geography/images/45.png
• Haiti23301100301????????The Pearl of the AntillesHaïti18°0′N ~ 19°58′N, 71°40′W ~ 74°29′WCapitalPort-au-PrincePopulation11,584,996Area(km²)27,750CurrencyHaitian Gourde (G)National AnthemLa DessalinienneWith the notable exception of Labadee, travellers should remain alert in this downtrodden nation. Yet, this country on the island of Hispaniola is continually fascinating. Do find time to leave the capital for Cap-Haïtien’s beautiful beaches./uploadsare/geography/images/46.png
• Bolivia21101220010????????The Heart of South AmericaBolivia9°39′S ~ 22°53′S, 57°25′W ~ 69°38′WCapitalSucrePopulation12,224,110Area(km²)1,098,581CurrencyBoliviano (Bs.)National AnthemHimno Nacional de BoliviaThe country was named after 19th century independence fighter, Simon Bolivar. Today, 60% of Bolivia’s population is of pure Native American ancestry. Visit Madidi National Park; it has a range of ecosystems — cloud forests, tropical forests and lowland savannas./uploadsare/geography/images/47.png
• Hungary12212200000????????The Land of the MagyarsMagyarország45°45′N ~ 48°35′N, 16°7′E ~ 22°54′ECapitalBudapestPopulation9,683,505Area(km²)93,028CurrencyHungarian Forint (Ft)National AnthemHimnuszThe capital, Budapest, is known as ‘the Paris of the East’ and has huge architectural significance. In District I, explore the ancient castle, Fishermen’s Bastion, the Labyrinth and Mathias Church. Go east of the Danube for today’s ‘happening’ Budapest./uploadsare/geography/images/48.png
• Sweden12102100211????????The Land of the Midnight SunSverige55°20′N ~ 69°4′N, 10°58′E ~ 24°10′ECapitalStockholmPopulation10,486,941Area(km²)450,295CurrencySwedish Krona (kr)National AnthemDu gamla, Du friaStockholm is Sweden’s delightfully green and watery capital. Old town, Gamla Stan, is a good place to start. Cross the sea to Gotland for a vision of medieval times. Walk ancient farmlands and see huge variations in church architecture./uploadsare/geography/images/49.png
• Belarus02101200000????????The Land of StorksБеларусь51°16′N ~ 56°10′N, 23°10′E ~ 32°47′ECapitalMinskPopulation9,208,701Area(km²)207,600CurrencyBelarusian Ruble (Br)National AnthemMy, BelarusyBelarus was one of the most developed republics in the former USSR, but Brest has the closest links to Western Europe. Parts of the city are Polish in character; more easterly links are also strong — in Brest’s orthodox churches, for example./uploadsare/geography/images/50.png
• Dominican Republic23301200211????????The Land of High MountainsRepública Dominicana17°36′N ~ 19°56′N, 68°19′W ~ 72°1′WCapitalSanto DomingoPopulation11,228,821Area(km²)48,671CurrencyDominican Peso ($)National AnthemHimno NacionalHere on the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, head straight to the Bay of Samaná. Why? Because many report that it’s ‘Paradise on Earth’. And, if you can tear yourself away, go south to Enriquillo Valley./uploadsare/geography/images/51.png
• Azerbaijan11201201010????????The Land of FireAzərbaycan38°24′N ~ 41°54′N, 44°46′E ~ 50°50′ECapitalBakuPopulation10,175,016Area(km²)86,600CurrencyAzerbaijan Manat (₼)National AnthemAzərbaycan marşıHere in Azerbaijan, choose the Caspian seashore resort of Nabran. Known for its ancient forests and healthy mineral springs, you’ll love Nabran’s beaches and its tasty grilled sturgeon. Later, relax with tea in one of Khachmaz’s beautiful parks./uploadsare/geography/images/52.png
• Honduras23200100201????????The Land of Great DepthsHonduras12°58′N ~ 16°2′N, 83°10′W ~ 89°22′WCapitalTegucigalpaPopulation10,432,860Area(km²)112,492CurrencyHonduran Lempira (L)National AnthemHimno Nacional de HondurasExplore ancient Mayan ruins and relax on the Caribbean coast of Honduras. And on Bay Islands, wonder pristine beaches and dive to clear coral reefs. Visit Copán to view some of the world’s most impressive pre-Columbian art./uploadsare/geography/images/53.png
• Austria12202200001????????The Land of Mountains and StreamsÖsterreich46°22′N ~ 49°1′N, 9°32′E ~ 17°10′ECapitalViennaPopulation9,042,528Area(km²)83,871CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemLand der Berge, Land am StromeAlpine Austria is a winter-sports wonderland and full of musical heritage. It’s not surprising that so many great composers were drawn to Vienna. You’ll sense them here — Haydn and Mozart, and the awe-inspiring legacy of Beethoven and Schubert./uploadsare/geography/images/54.png
• United Arab Emirates20201001211????????The Falcon Countryالإمارات العربية المتحدة22°40′N ~ 26°N, 51°35′E ~ 56°25′ECapitalAbu DhabiPopulation9,441,129Area(km²)83,600CurrencyUAE Dirham (د.إ)National Anthemʿīshī bilādīDubai is one of the UAE’s seven emirates — perhaps it is the most progressive. A desert city with a superb infrastructure, Dubai has liberal policies (by regional standards), and has become popular for its luxurious shopping and tourist amenities./uploadsare/geography/images/55.png
• Switzerland12302200001????????The Land of PrecisionSchweiz45°49′N ~ 47°48′N, 5°57′E ~ 10°29′ECapitalBernPopulation8,769,741Area(km²)41,277CurrencySwiss Franc (CHF)National AnthemSwiss PsalmSwitzerland is known for its Alpine ski-runs, but it’s also a land of tranquil lakes and rolling hills. There’s a vehicle-free village close to the towering Matterhorn called Zermatt. It’s totally beautiful, but it does come at a price./uploadsare/geography/images/56.png
• Denmark12212100300????????The Fairytale CountryDanmark54°34′N ~ 57°45′N, 8°4′E ~ 15°12′ECapitalCopenhagenPopulation5,903,037Area(km²)43,094CurrencyDanish Krone (kr)National AnthemDer er et yndigt landVikings are irresistible. Roskilde is their ancient city; see its ship-exhibiting museum and the cathedral. Copenhagen is a metropolis with superb shopping, culture and nightlife, yet it’s small enough to be intimate and easy to explore./uploadsare/geography/images/58.png
• Finland02102100210????????The Land of a Thousand LakesSuomi59°48′N ~ 70°5′N, 20°33′E ~ 31°35′ECapitalHelsinkiPopulation5,556,880Area(km²)338,145CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemMaammeHelsinki in the summer is when city and nature are perfectly balanced. Highlights include Senate Square, the two Cathedrals, museums and coastal city walks. And in Finland’s northernmost reaches, the midnight sun makes it all seem timeless./uploadsare/geography/images/59.png
• Singapore23001113510????????The Lion CitySingapore1°13′N ~ 1°28′N, 103°38′E ~ 104°5′ECapitalSingaporePopulation5,637,022Area(km²)710CurrencySingapore Dollar ($)National AnthemMajulah SingapuraFounded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries. This garden city-state has a tropical climate, an incredible cuisine, amazing shopping malls and a very vibrant nightlife./uploadsare/geography/images/60.png
• Norway02102100310????????The Land of the Northern LightsNorge57°57′N ~ 71°11′N, 4°30′E ~ 31°3′ECapitalOsloPopulation5,457,127Area(km²)323,802CurrencyNorwegian Krone (kr)National AnthemJa, vi elsker dette landetVisit the former capital, Bergen for its Norwegian woods, picturesque buildings and atmospheric mountains. This is your gateway to the western fjords. Mighty glaciers await you at Sognefjord, Flåm and Nærøyfjorden — a UNESCO World Heritage site./uploadsare/geography/images/61.png
• Lebanon13300201201????????The Land of the Cedarsلبنان33°3′N ~ 34°41′N, 35°6′E ~ 36°37′ECapitalBeirutPopulation5,489,739Area(km²)10,400CurrencyLebanese Pound (ل.ل)National AnthemKulluna lil-watan lil 'ula lil-'alamBeirut, its outlying areas and other parts of Lebanon are reasonably safe; but check. The peninsula city of Tyre has beautifully clean beaches. Fine Roman architecture stands there too, including the world’s best-preserved remains of a Hippodrome./uploadsare/geography/images/62.png
• Costa Rica23201210211????????The Land of Pura VidaCosta Rica8°2′N ~ 11°13′N, 82°33′W ~ 85°57′WCapitalSan JoséPopulation5,180,829Area(km²)51,100CurrencyCosta Rican Colón (₡)National AnthemNoble patria, tu hermosa banderaCosta Rica’s Central Pacific region has excellent coffee and great national parks. For one of its most bio-diverse environments, head down to the South Pacific. Here in the tropics you’ll find exotic flora and fauna and beautifully remote beaches./uploadsare/geography/images/63.png
• Ireland12202200201????????The Emerald IsleÉire51°27′N ~ 55°23′N, 5°26′W ~ 10°27′WCapitalDublinPopulation5,086,988Area(km²)70,273CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemAmhrán na bhFiannThe Irish Republic is your romantic, literary destination. Its capital, Dublin has some fine Georgian buildings and famous pubs. Perhaps go on a literary pub crawl? Walk the cobbled paths of Joyce, Behan, Beckett, Yeats and Flann O’Brien./uploadsare/geography/images/64.png
• New Zealand13102220310????????The Land of the Long White CloudNew Zealand34°23′S ~ 47°17′S, 166°26′E ~ 178°36′ECapitalWellingtonPopulation5,124,100Area(km²)268,838CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar ($)National AnthemGod Defend New ZealandNature beats everything in New Zealand. Tour its national parks and other out-of-the-way places — many of them dramatic movie exteriors. Small town Wanaka is full of atmosphere, has two lakes and leads to the magnificent Mt Aspiring National Park./uploadsare/geography/images/65.png
• Croatia13202100301????????The Land of a Thousand IslandsHrvatska42°23′N ~ 46°33′N, 13°30′E ~ 19°27′ECapitalZagrebPopulation3,854,000Area(km²)56,594CurrencyCroatian Kuna (kn)National AnthemLijepa naša domovinoDown on the Adriatic Sea, walk the walls of Dubrovnik. It has been known as a tourism jewel since the 19th century. See spectacular architecture, sculpture, churches, monasteries and museums. From here, make excursions to other Croatian wonders./uploadsare/geography/images/66.png
• Puerto Rico23211211210????????The Island of EnchantmentPuerto Rico17°55′N ~ 18°31′N, 65°13′W ~ 67°57′WCapitalSan JuanPopulation3,221,789Area(km²)9,104CurrencyUS Dollar ($)National AnthemLa BorinqueñaHere in the north-eastern Caribbean are the islands of Puerto Rico; an unincorporated territory of the USA. Inland from the beaches and fish-filled coral reefs, the rainforests shelter parrots and coquis — Puerto Rico’s tiny but noisy tree frogs./uploadsare/geography/images/67.png
• Uruguay23102220201????????The Land of FootballUruguay30°5′S ~ 34°58′S, 53°4′W ~ 58°29′WCapitalMontevideoPopulation3,422,794Area(km²)176,215CurrencyUruguayan Peso ($)National AnthemHimno Nacional de UruguayThere’s an old Guarani word that was uttered by early natives here: “Uruguay”, meaning ‘river of the colourful birds.’ Today, Punta del Este is labelled ‘the Monaco of South America.’ It has beautiful beaches, great surfing and a vibrant nightlife./uploadsare/geography/images/68.png
• Armenia12201200010????????The Land of StonesՀայաստան38°51′N ~ 41°16′N, 43°27′E ~ 46°37′ECapitalYerevanPopulation2,780,469Area(km²)29,743CurrencyArmenian Dram (֏)National AnthemMer HayrenikAs a former Soviet republic of the Caucasus region, Armenia has an anciently rich culture. You will frequently be reminded that this was the world’s first officially Christian country. No wonder its beautifully situated monasteries are such an attraction./uploadsare/geography/images/69.png
• Albania12201201220????????The Land of the EaglesShqipëri39°38′N ~ 42°39′N, 19°16′E ~ 21°4′ECapitalTiranaPopulation2,775,634Area(km²)28,748CurrencyAlbanian Lek (L)National AnthemHymni i FlamuritTrees and mountains surround the capital, Tirana; climb Mt. Dajt for a great city view. Berat is one of Albania’s oldest towns. It is known as the ‘city of 1001 windows’ because of its unique Ottoman-Albanian architecture./uploadsare/geography/images/70.png
• Lithuania12201201120????????The Land of AmberLietuva53°53′N ~ 56°27′N, 20°56′E ~ 26°51′ECapitalVilniusPopulation2,833,000Area(km²)65,300CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemTautiška giesmėLithuania has a proud tradition of regional dialects, storytelling and folksong. All can be heard on the Baltic peninsula of Curonian Spit. Here you can enjoy white sandy beaches and old ethnic villages — a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site./uploadsare/geography/images/71.png
• Mongolia01101103030????????The Land of the Blue SkyМонгол Улс41°35′N ~ 52°6′N, 87°44′E ~ 119°56′ECapitalUlaanbaatarPopulation3,398,366Area(km²)1,564,110CurrencyMongolian Tögrög (₮)National AnthemMongol ulsyn töriin duulalNomadic life still thrives here in vast Outer Mongolia. West of Ulaanbaatar, in the Orkhon Valley, 8th-century Khar Balgas will unfold before you. Then, tour the ruins of Genghis Khan’s capital, Karakorum. Sense the heartbeat of Empire./uploadsare/geography/images/72.png
• Slovenia13202100211????????The Sunny Side of the AlpsSlovenija45°26′N ~ 46°53′N, 13°23′E ~ 16°36′ECapitalLjubljanaPopulation2,108,732Area(km²)20,273CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemZdravljicaSlovenia’s old cities have baroque and Roman architectural influences. Ljubljana, the capital, was founded in Roman times. Travel to Škocjan Caves and walk into Europe’s highest cave hall. There are eleven chambers; listen hard in Silent and Murmuring Cave./uploadsare/geography/images/73.png
• Cyprus11201100300????????The Island of AphroditeΚύπρος34°34′N ~ 35°41′N, 32°16′E ~ 34°35′ECapitalNicosiaPopulation1,251,488Area(km²)9,251CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemÝmnos eis tīn EleftheríanCyprus’s Mediterranean character is enhanced by its citrus and olive groves. Protaras is the lively town that stretches along Fig Tree Bay — one of the island’s best beaches. In winter, you can even ski on the Troodos Mountains./uploadsare/geography/images/74.png
• Fiji23201220310????????The Pearl of the PacificViti16°S ~ 19°30′S, 177°E ~ 178°30′WCapitalSuvaPopulation929,766Area(km²)18,274CurrencyFijian Dollar ($)National AnthemGod Bless FijiFiji is an archipelago of 332 islands, about 110 of which are inhabited. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Where to choose? Try Nadi, the Coral Coast, Denarau Island and the Mamanuca Islands./uploadsare/geography/images/75.png
• Solomon Islands23100110301????????The Land of SmilesSolomon Islands6°32′S ~ 12°25′S, 155°30′E ~ 168°55′ECapitalHoniaraPopulation724,273Area(km²)28,896CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar ($)National AnthemGod Save Our Solomon IslandsEast of Papua New Guinea there’s a certain archipelago: the Solomon Islands. Coral reefs and numerous World War II wrecks make it ripe for exploration. Te’Nggano is South Pacific’s largest freshwater lake; avoid the swamps on its western fringe./uploadsare/geography/images/76.png
• Luxembourg13302101011????????The Gibraltar of the NorthLëtzebuerg49°26′N ~ 50°11′N, 5°44′E ~ 6°32′ECapitalLuxembourg CityPopulation650,774Area(km²)2,586CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemOns HeemechtThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg stands at the crossroads of Germanic and Latin cultures. It is the second-smallest of all the European Union’s nations. Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Palace are in Luxembourg-the capital’s central medieval quarter./uploadsare/geography/images/77.png
• Maldives23302011501????????The Sunny Side of Lifeދިވެހިރާއްޖެ0°40′S ~ 7°6′N, 72°30′E ~ 73°50′ECapitalMaléPopulation523,787Area(km²)300CurrencyMaldivian Rufiyaa (ރ.)National AnthemGaumii salaamThe Maldives are an archipelago of 1,192 glorious coral islands; they’re grouped into 26 Indian Ocean coral atolls. Here water clarity is superb for diving; all the better for watching powder-blue surgeonfish — one of the most common reef-dwellers./uploadsare/geography/images/78.png
• Iceland11100111200????????The Land of Fire and IceÍsland63°17′N ~ 66°33′N, 13°16′W ~ 24°32′WCapitalReykjavíkPopulation381,900Area(km²)103,000CurrencyIcelandic Króna (kr)National AnthemLofsöngurAlthough 10% of Iceland is covered by glaciers, it has a surprisingly mild climate and countless geothermal hot-spots. Iceland is beautiful if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes; and famously, daylight hours vary dramatically season by season./uploadsare/geography/images/79.png
• Dominica23201100401????????The Nature Isle of the CaribbeanDominica15°12′N ~ 15°38′N, 61°15′W ~ 61°29′WCapitalRoseauPopulation72,737Area(km²)751CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar ($)National AnthemIsle of Beauty, Isle of SplendourDominica is known as ‘The Nature Island of the Caribbean’ due to its spectacularly varied flora and fauna. Morne Trois Pitons National Park includes attractions such as the Boiling Lake, the Freshwater Lake, Boeri Lake and Middleham Falls./uploadsare/geography/images/80.png
• Monaco12302100510????????The Land of LuxuryMonaco43°44′N, 7°24′E ~ 7°26′ECapitalMonacoPopulation36,469Area(km²)2CurrencyEuro (€)National AnthemHymne MonégasqueThe principality of Monaco is a tiny city-state on the Mediterranean. Here you can enjoy historical and modern attractions — museums and palaces; shopping malls and casinos. Walk through Monaco-Ville, a medieval village at its heart and astonishingly picturesque./uploadsare/geography/images/81.png
• British Virgin Islands (UK)23302100401???????? Nature Little SecretsBritish Virgin Islands18°20′N ~ 18°50′N, 64°14′W ~ 64°38′WCapitalRoad TownPopulation31,305Area(km²)153CurrencyUS Dollar ($)National AnthemGod Save The KingThe British Virgin Islands comprise 60 Caribbean islands and reefs, about 43 of which are uninhabited. The majority are steep volcanic islands; including the main islands, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Enjoy coral reefs, gorgeous white sandy beaches and historic villages/uploadsare/geography/images/82.png
• Anguilla (UK)23202000411????????Tranquility Wrapped in BlueAnguilla18°10′N ~ 18°16′N, 62°56′W ~ 63°11′WCapitalThe ValleyPopulation15,045Area(km²)91CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar ($)National AnthemGod Save The KingAnguilla is a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Here are some of the best white sandy beaches in the world. Snorkel or scuba dive on Anguilla’s coral reefs, or view from a glass bottomed boat./uploadsare/geography/images/83.png
• Cook Islands (NZ)13102320400????????The Secret of the PacificCook Islands8°53′S ~ 23°05′S, 156°18′W ~ 165°50′WCapitalAvaruaPopulation17,411Area(km²)236CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar ($)National AnthemTe Atua Mou ENamed after Captain Cook who sighted them in 1770, the archipelago has 15 inhabited islands. Among the volcanic, hilly Southern Cooks, your destination islands are Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Say hello to shallow, warm turquoise waters; coral and tropical fish./uploadsare/geography/images/84.png
• Nauru23301110510????????Pleasant IslandNauru0°32′S ~ 0°33′S, 166°53′E ~ 166°57′ECapitalYarenPopulation11,312Area(km²)21CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)National AnthemNauru BwiemaNauru is a remarkable tropical island in the South Pacific. Welcome to the world’s smallest independent republic! Bask on beaches in Anibare Bay, or bathe in Buada Lagoon. This is the only inland freshwater on the island — stunningly picturesque./uploadsare/geography/images/85.png
• Falkland Islands (UK)02101120300????????Where Nature is Still in ChargeFalkland Islands51°0′S ~ 52°28′S, 57°40′W ~ 61°25′WCapitalStanleyPopulation2,922Area(km²)12,173CurrencyFalkland Islands Pound (£)National AnthemGod Save The KingThe Falklands are two main islands and hundreds of smaller ones in the South Atlantic. Arrive in summer between October and March to enjoy the attractions of this world famous place. Its bird and marine species are astounding./uploadsare/geography/images/86.png
• Wake Island23003009511????????Where America's Day BeginsWake Island19°17′N, 166°36′ECapitalN/APopulation0Area(km²)6.5CurrencyUS Dollar ($)National AnthemThe Star-Spangled BannerPositioned just a few hundred miles west of the International Dateline, this beautiful Pacific island is chronologically ahead of most countries the world. So, no matter how late in the day you start scuba-diving — you’ll always be early!/uploadsare/geography/images/89.png
• Navassa Island23002009501????????The Lone IslandNavassa Island18°25′N, 75°1′WCapitalN/APopulation0Area(km²)5CurrencyUS Dollar ($)National AnthemThe Star-Spangled BannerA difficult Caribbean island to land on, because, apart from having no airstrip, there are no harbours! Offshore anchorage is the only option. Access to Navassa is hazardous; permission is required from the USA Fish and Wildlife Office before attempting entry./uploadsare/geography/images/90.png
• Bouvet Island00002129410????????The Loneliest Place in the WorldBouvetøya54°26′S, 3°24′ECapitalN/APopulation0Area(km²)49CurrencyNorwegian Krone (kr)National AnthemN/ABouvet Island is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Southern Ocean, south-southwest of Cape Town. Bouvet is thought to be the remotest island in the world. The nearest land to it is Antarctica — over 1,750 km away!/uploadsare/geography/images/91.png